Skin
Keeping your skin healthy through the years
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Read ArticleStudies will evaluate combination therapies for two types of melanoma
Two new clinical trials available at Providence will evaluate whether a combination of medications are effective and safe therapies for people with metastatic melanoma and metastatic uveal melanoma.
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Read ArticleCan photo-immunotherapy improve outcomes in advanced solid tumors?
Providence Cancer Institute to offer a new phase I/II study of a first-in-class photoimmunotherapy for solid tumors that overexpress the epidermal growth factor receptor protein.
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Read ArticleWorld-class cancer care close to home
Learn how Providence’s partnership with City of Hope helped a patient reduce his commute and spend more time doing what he loves.
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Read ArticleDark circles under your eyes: When did those show up?
Dark circles under the eyes are more a nuisance than a health issue. Learn about the common causes for dark circles and the many ways to treat them.
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Read ArticleHow to be on the lookout for basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma most often appears in older adults. Learn about risk factors, skin exams and what to look for.
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Read ArticleWomen and Melanoma
Melanoma rates are on the rise for women ages 18 to 39. Learn more about the signs, types, causes and prevention of this deadly skin cancer from Providence.
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Read ArticleSchedule these 10 health tests when you turn 65
Learn the top 10 health tests seniors need to address issues before they become serious threats to enjoying an active and healthy life.
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Read ArticleA proactive health guide for people 40+
After you reach 40, it becomes more likely that the normal aging process will introduce new and perhaps surprising health concerns.
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Read ArticleSkin tags are an irritant but should be treated with respect
It's wise to mention to your health care provider the growth of skin tags.
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Read ArticleGet your glow back: How to prevent (and treat) damaged, crepey skin
Dermatologist Barbara Fox, MD, describes simple steps you can take to treat damaged, crepey skin.
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Read ArticleHow to help clear up your teen’s acne outbreak
Tips for teens struggling with acne, shared by dermatologist Dr. Barbara Fox.
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Read ArticleMedical screenings every woman should have
Over the courses of their lives, women should seek regular health screenings to monitor changes in their bodies, both seen and unseen.
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Read ArticleWhen something seems fishy, don't get a pedicure
Pedicures can pose risks if the proper precautions aren't taken.
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Read ArticleFirst-aid tips and a DIY kit for minor cuts and scrapes
Proper care for minor cuts, wounds and scrapes reduces the risk of infection and helps minimize scarring. Treat them with these first-aid tips and make your own first-aid kit.
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Read Article5 skin conditions that commonly thrive at the gym—and how to avoid them
Fungi and bacteria lurk on your favorite workout machines and in common areas at the gym. Learn how to protect your skin against gym germs.
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Read ArticleIt's tick season: Protect yourself
Cases of diseases transmitted by ticks and mosquitoes have grown rapidly over the last 13 years, which makes it more important to take steps to protect yourselves in the outdoors.
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Read ArticleIs at-home microneedling here to stay?
Understand what microneedling is, if it works and if it’s meant for you and your skin.
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Read ArticleProvidence pushes the frontier of melanoma treatments
Summer bring increased exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays, which can spur the development of melanoma or skin cancer. The good news is that skin cancer is very treatable when caught early.
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Read ArticleShould you be putting that on your face? The truthiness about serums
With countless options available in-store and online, how do you know which serum, lotion, or potion will do the trick? The answer lies in knowing your skin type.
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Read ArticleLash line: Are eyelash extensions safe?
This beauty treatment can give you thick, long lashes, but can it also give you risks for eye problems?
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