Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention, and More

Horse flies live all across North America and are active in wooded areas and near bodies of water during warm weather months. They will bite any mammal, including humans. Their bite is usually pretty painful, making them an unwelcome addition to summer activities.  Horse fly bites look and feel similar to bites from other flies…

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Neck Acne: Causes, Treatments, Prevention

Acne is a common skin condition that affects up to 50 million Americans each year. Neck acne, which involves breakouts on the skin around the neck and hairline, is often part of this broader pattern. Nearly half of those with facial acne also have breakouts on their upper body, including the neck, chest, shoulders, and…

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Sunburned Lips: Treatment, Prevention, and More

Sunburned lips can happen because the skin on the lips is thin and delicate, leaving it vulnerable to damage from ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or tanning beds. Both types of UV light (UVA and UVB) can damage the cells of the outer layer of your skin, causing your body to respond with the redness…

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