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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. We asked dermatologists about the most common mistakes they see patients making and how to correct them. Getty Images / Iryna Veklich / Laneen Wells You dont use moisturizer because you have acne. We want them using [moisturizer] because it will contribute toa healthier skin barrier....

Her symptoms were pretty challenginga series of painful nodules that needed to be lanced and drained. But when she got pregnant in 2020, it got so much worse. She developed more nodules around her breasts, armpit,groin, and thighs. The bumps were debilitating, and eventually things got so bad she had to stop breastfeeding. Heres her story, as told to health writer Julia Ries. I was in the seventh grade when a penny-size bump formed between my breasts....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. According to Dr. Rodney, Mature skin is unique and requires specific ingredients and formulations for optimal health. Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells As you age,your skin barrierweakens, leading to increased sensitivity. What should you look for in a face wash? When choosing a cleanser, look for hydrating, barrier-repairing ingredients....

She figured it was a reaction to the intense heat, or perhaps some ingrown hairs. But they doubled in size over a few weeks, becoming so painful she couldnt exercise or work comfortably. Heres her story, as told to health writer Julia Ries. Riley Moscicki/Jose A. Bernat Bacete/Getty Images There were a handful oftiny pea-size bumpson my bikini line, armpits, and underboob area. They didnt concern me at first. I figured my skin was reacting to the Georgia heat....

Heres her story, as told to writer Cindy Kuzma. As a professional track-and-field runner, my life goes by four-year cyclesits all about theOlympics. But after that, I was hurt, in a bad spot with my Achilles tendon. Courtesy of Ricardo Lima/Johnny Pace I felt like I was heading into the 2024 season playing catch-up. My fitness was just starting to improve when we arrived there this past May. One Friday I went to the grocery store with my husband....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Carbonation Many machines allow you to choose how much carbonation you add to the water. Courtesy of brands/Laneen Wells Ease of use Every machine on our list is easy to set up and use, according to reviewers. The options weve found have CO2 cylinders that are simple to change, with straightforward buttons and tweaks....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The potentialcauses of a needy bladderare pretty wide-ranging. Daniel Grizelj/Getty Images The former can happen with conditions like heart failure anddiabetes. The same goes for an enlarged prostate in folks who have a penis. Keep a bladder diary to track your peeing and sipping....

Content developed independently by our editors and supported by our partners. So if something with it goes wrong, various aspects of your health can be impacted. Generally, symptoms dont crop up unless the issue is advanced, so millions are unaware they’re sick. Jordan Moss But that doesnt mean you cant catch liver disease before its too late. If you notice any potential signs, make an appointment with your primary care provider....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. ), and rejoice as your fine lines and wrinkles become as distant a memory as your childhood Tamagotchi. But do these gadgets really work as well as clinical treatments? Heres the lowdown, straight from board-certified dermatologists. What is LED light therapy? Do at-home red light therapy devices work?...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. FAQs about shopping for fleece-lined leggings Whats the difference between thermal leggings and fleece leggings? Courtesy of brands/Laneen Wells Thermals are designed to be worn underneath your clothes on cold days. How do you care for fleece-lined leggings? What temperatures should you wear fleece-lined leggings in?...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Some people are particularly hard to shop for (you know the ones). Courtesy of the brands / Laneen Wells Shop bestselling, SELF editorapproved options below. Our top picks For more present picks, check out all of thebest gift ideas of 2024. Choose from blank, lined, or dotted paper and 11 sophisticated cover colors....

Heres what they said. Do a bit of journaling. Tune into a live support group. Marie Bertrand/Getty Images The thing that helped him get through the toughest days? Connecting with people going through similar experiences. Attending support groups during his treatments helped him tune his treatment out and focus on his new friends. Bring a family member along. Bringing her mom to her appointments has been a game changer. I would not have been able to maintain my health and my sanity without her there, she says....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. The good news, though, is youre not doomed to put up with itchy, crusty bits forever. annetdebar/Adobe Stock In some cases, the right beauty swaps and lifestyle tweaks can make all the difference in finally seeingsomeimprovement. But first, its helpful to know what, exactly, is triggering these flare-ups....