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3 weeks ago | 
health.com | Brandi Jones |Casey Gallagher
Fabian Montano / Getty Images Onycholysis happens when your fingernail or toenail separates from its nail bed. This condition is relatively common, especially with nail injuries, infections, exposure to harsh chemicals or moisture, or certain skin conditions like psoriasis. Once separated, the nail can't reattach to the skin. Treatments like good nail hygiene, protecting your nails, and addressing the cause can encourage new nail growth.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Ruth Jessen Hickman |Casey Gallagher
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes abnormal inflammation around hair follicles, leading to excessive hair loss. The condition may cause nail symptoms, including texture, shape, or color changes. These changes are usually minor and may not affect your daily life. However, some people have more serious nail changes that can cause pain and interfere with daily activities.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Maggie Aime |Casey Gallagher
Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, can lead to dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It often comes and goes in flares. Atopic dermatitis affects people of all skin tones, but it doesn't always look like the red, itchy rash you might expect. Atopic dermatitis can look different on darker skin, making it difficult to diagnose. Knowing how atopic dermatitis looks on darker skin can help you get the care and relief you need.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Alexandria Nyembwe |Casey Gallagher
Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Eczema is a skin condition that causes dry, itchy, and sometimes discolored or bumpy skin. Symptoms can come and go over time, and skin may become inflamed or swollen. Eczema may affect people with darker skin differently. Eczema often looks red on lighter skin. On Black and brown skin, flare-ups may look dark brown, purple, or gray. People who are Black may also get small, itchy bumps on their chest, arms, or legs, known as papular eczema.
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1 month ago | 
health.com | Laura Schober |Casey Gallagher
Manuel Arias Duran / Getty Images Summer's fast approaching, and some people still believe getting a "base tan" offers protection from sunburn. Dermatologists say not so fast—in fact, the idea of a base tan might be one of the most common (and dangerous) myths in skin care. What Is a Base Tan? Base tanning is the idea that a light tan can help protect your skin from sunburn later on. Many people try to get a base tan from natural sunlight or a tanning bed before going on vacation. The truth?
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2 months ago | 
health.com | Suchandrima Bhowmik |Casey Gallagher
dragana991 / Getty Images Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic (long-term) skin condition that causes itchy, dry, and inflamed skin. It is the most common type of eczema, a group of inflammatory skin disorders that typically start during childhood. For many children, the condition typically resolves as they reach their teenage years, but for some, it may last a lifetime. Although atopic dermatitis can affect anyone, certain ethnic groups, especially people with darker skin, are at a higher risk.
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2 months ago | 
health.com | Sarah Hudgens |Casey Gallagher
Tfilm / Getty Images Retronychia is a nail condition that occurs when a nail stops growing outward and instead starts growing back into the nail fold (the skin around the nail). Most common in young adult women, early symptoms include pain, redness, swelling, and changes in nail color. In later stages, new nails can start growing underneath the old nail, resulting in multiple layers of nails pushing against the original.
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2 months ago | 
health.com | Brandi Jones |Casey Gallagher
dragana991 / Getty Images Repeatedly scratching an area can cause lichenification, which is thickened, rough, and dark skin. The name comes from its resemblance to lichen, a plant-like growth found on rocks and trees. Lichenification is not a condition on its own; it's how your skin reacts to long-term irritation or scratching, often from eczema or psoriasis. Reproduced with permission from © DermNet dermnetnz.org. Types There are two types of lichenification: primary and secondary.
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Oct 24, 2024 | 
theringer.com | Casey Gallagher
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images (1:25) — WORLD SERIES: JJ gives his 2024 World Series previews, as well as his predictions. (11:08) — JETS: The Jets head to Foxboro to try to end their losing streak when they face off against the Patriots on Sunday. (11:52)— GIANTS: The Giants hit the road to face the Steelers, looking to bounce back after their loss to the Eagles. (14:50) — CALLS: Callers talk Yankees.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
dailyrepublic.com | Casey Gallagher
As we approach the winter months, the reminder and importance of infection control in our daily lives becomes increasingly apparent. Winter is identical to the respiratory season, a time when people gather indoors, creating ideal conditions for the spread of infectious diseases. Here is why maintaining infection control practices is crucial during this period. Winter brings a rush in respiratory infections such as the flu, respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and the common cold.
