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5 Signs You Might Be Suffering From More Than Just Dry Skin

Seasonal chapped, cracked skin is a common occurrence for many, but if you're noticing oversize red, flaky patches, you may be dealing with a different—and chronic condition.

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How I Regained Happiness After Being Diagnosed with Psoriasis

A chronic condition not only couldn't keep this man down, but it also jump-started his career path.

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It Took Doctors Over a Year to Properly Diagnose This Man's "Boils"

Joe Torre dealt with a slew of misdiagnoses before learning he had a rare skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa.

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Six Tips for a Productive Telehealth Appointment With A Dermatologist

The pandemic made teledermatology more commonplace, but you might still have concerns about privacy or effectiveness. We’re here to help.

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5 Pro Athletes Battling Crohn’s Disease

They don’t let this potentially debilitating inflammatory bowel disease stop them from chasing greatness.

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How 3 Men Cope With the Stress and Anxiety of Living With a Chronic Condition

“The physical and psychological impacts are intertwined.”

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3 Signs Your ‘Bad Skin’ Is Actually Something More Serious

“The skin is often a mirror of what’s going on in the body.”

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These Four Conditions Can Be Misdiagnosed For Years On End

It happens more often than you might think, so don’t fear—but do follow up.

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This is What Years of Medical Misdiagnosis Looks Like

“It will look like there is light at the end of the tunnel then—boom!—it will spiral back out of control.”

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How I Stopped Living in Fear of my Rare Skin Condition Flaring Up

“I had to take three showers a day just to wash away the blood”

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This Man Defied His Crohn’s Diagnosis to Get Into the Best Shape of His Life

“I don't know if I would have been determined to push myself as hard as I did unless I knew what I had to lose.”

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