Skin

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• Know Your Skin Type

  Is it dry? Oily? Combination? If you don’t know, you’re not taking care of it properly.

• Is Your Skin Spot Cancerous? The Skinny on Moles

  Skin cancer's not just for dads and grandpas. Herewith, our guide to catching those sketchy spots early.

• The Ultimate Summer Hygiene Guide

  Heat, activity and sweat can all take a toll on your hygiene. Herewith, our guide to staying fresh and clean all summer long.

• Give Your Feet a Makeover

  Do you wear sneakers all summer long to avoid your friends' collective heaving? Our podiatrists solve the stink and other common foot problems.

• Summer’s Here: Keep Your Skin Clear

  The summer sun -- not to mention chlorine -- can take a huge toll on your face. Follow these tips to keep your skin soft, smooth and easy-to-shave all summer long.

• Keeping Bedbugs at Bay

  Media hysteria notwithstanding, bedbugs are not the end of the world. Our expert entomologists tell you how to live and let live in these bedbug times.

• Shaving SOS: Your 5 Most Common Problems, Solved

  Stop blaming your hair or skin for chronic shaving issues. Chances are, the problem lies with your tools and technique. Thankfully, so does the solution.

• Champion Soccer Players Rock Styled Facial Hair

  They may work their feet to score and block goals, but for luck, some champion soccer men rely on well-groomed facial hair. Check out their stats.

• Turn Women on -- With Your Skin

  Want to make sure your skin is irresistible to the touch? Just follow this guide on what women love about men's skin to find out how to get it.

• Eyebrow Grooming for Men

  Eyebrows gone rogue? Unfurl 'em with a primer on eyebrow grooming for men who want to tame their brows -- without over-grooming.

• 10 Healthy Habits That Make You Handsome

  Want to clear up your skin, ditch those under-eye bags and trade in dull hair for sheen? First, you’ll have to feel good.

• Get Your Whiskers on: The Right Razor Cut for Your Face

  A few swipes of the blade can highlight your best -- and distract from your, well, less than best -- facial features. Here’s how.

• Manscaping: The Art of the Body Shave

  Whether your back resembles the Amazon or you just think below-the-belt topiary’s cool, here’s what you need to know before you begin.

• Don’t Brave the Summer Sun Till You Read This!

  Think it’s wimpy to slather on sunscreen, wear hats and avoid the brightest outdoor rays? Then you better be man enough to stare down melanoma, the most common form of cancer for young adults.

ExpertQA

• Antiperspirant makes my armpits break out, but I've tried going without it and -- believe me -- that's not an option. What can I do?

• My nipples are feeling sensitive. I'm a guy! Is this weird?

• I feel like daily showers dry out my skin. Is it unhygienic to take a shower every two or three days?

• I'm addicted to taking long, hot showers in the winter, but someone just told me that it's the worst thing I can do for my skin. Is it true?

• During the winter, my skin gets really dry. Is there a special way to shave dry skin?

• How does moisturizer work, scientifically speaking? There are so many options; what's the difference?

• Lately, my skin has been really dry and scaly. How do I fix it?

• I heard that sunscreens with higher SPFs than 30 don't make a difference. Is that true, or should I be using the highest SPF I can find?

• I’ve heard I should never borrow my girlfriend’s razor. Is that true -- and if so, why?

• I have sensitive skin -- a lot of redness and itching. How do I take care of it?

• Sometimes my suntan lotion seeps into my eyes and ... oh, man, the burn! Needless to say, it's not always easy to get to a sink at the beach to wash the stuff out. How do I prevent sunscreen from going into my eyes?

• I often suffer from facial redness and dryness. (Let’s just file this under the general irritation category.) Is there anything I can do to reduce these maladies?

• I’m 24 years old and still have acne. Why is this and when will it stop?

• Quite a few muscle guys at my gym have shaven armpits. I'm pretty well cut myself, so I'm considering adopting this look. But I'm wondering, Are shaven armpits itchy and uncomfortable? Could I, and should I, just trim? And how would that feel?

• I know how to treat my face to get a great shave (hydrate plus to the max). But is there any particular way I should treat my razor to get the best performance from it?

• How does aftershave work, scientifically speaking?

• Now that the vernal equinox is arriving, is there some kind of grooming equivalent to "spring cleaning"? Maybe some way to give my skin and hair some extra attention?

• I have a unibrow -- two eyebrows that connect in the middle, meeting as one. How do I split the Siamese twins into two self-sufficient brows? And how do I do this without making that area look too obviously manscaped?

• What’s the deal with ingrown hairs? Why do I get them, and more importantly, how do I get rid of them?

• Does how your skin looks reflect what you eat? If so, how will I know if a certain food will be good or bad for my skin?

• Is it possible to protect myself from the sun this summer while still keeping my acne under control?