AAD advises broad-spectrum, water-resistant, oil-free SPF 30 or higher for acne-prone skin, and that recommendation is especially important on the chest, where sun exposure can darken lingering marks
consider an over-the-counter fiber supplement if needed
BOX 7-1 Lesion Characteristics in Nails That Should Raise a Red Flag Location: Single digit, thumb, or great toe nails Appearance: Fast growth, longitudinal melanonychia, band width more than 3-5 mm Hutchinsons Sign: Periungual pigmentation of skin Nail Dystrophy: Notch in free distal nail margin, surface irregularity, oozing, or bleeding lesion similar to ingrown nail Melanonychia striata Brown longitudinal stria (plural is striae) that occurs in the nail is called melanonychia striata
This article provides educational information to help you understand how these medications work, their potential interactions, and the key safety considerations, but it should not replace personalised medical advice tailored to your individual health circumstances
"It's appropriate to treat the problems that we now face with drugs, but let's not stop there," Ludwig said
