December 9, 2025

Acne in the Age of TikTok

Skincare has gone viral — and kids are paying the price. At Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego in San Diego, tweens are showing up with irritated skin, not necessarily from acne, but from overdoing it with TikTok-inspired routines. “We have seen some of our preteens and young teenagers are using five or six products they…

Dermatology
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November 16, 2022

Acne and the Microbiome

Promising new acne treatments are on the horizon Many see acne in teens as an inevitable fact; though, for acne sufferers, even the occasional breakout can negatively impact self-esteem. As many as 50 million Americans are affected by acne, yet it remains among the least-studied skin conditions. Researchers in San Diego are investigating how the…

Dermatology
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May 3, 2021

Fun in the Sun, Safely

Soaking up the sun can be beneficial to well-being, from turning up levels of serotonin (think “happiness hormone”) to providing much of the vitamin D we humans need to be healthy. But, as the old adage saying goes: everything in moderation. Excessive sun exposure can be harmful, with skin cancer being a serious potential side…

Dermatology, Safety
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