That’s the claim of a new application available in the App Store called Skin Scan (www.skinscanapp.com). This app allows users to take a photo a mole or other skin lesion with their phone, then it scans and analyses the photo to detect the mole’s threat level. If the analysis finds any risks, Skin Scan directs users to the nearest doctors available in their area.

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We have all (or most of us) experienced how dry skin can become in the winter, and unfortunately summertime can be just as dehydrating. This is especially true when cities are hit by heatwaves such as the one that has been lingering around the midwest over the past several weeks, delivering temperatures in the hundreds. When the air is dry and desert-like it can leave skin tight, itchy and flaky, none of which are flattering ways for skin to be/feel.

Luckily there are several ways to keep skin from being overly parched. A very common mistake people make in the summer is spending far to much time in the water, be it your pool or your shower. Prolonged exposure to chemicals in home and public pools can be extremely drying and the same goes for super hot showers. By limiting your pool time and taking warm (the cooler the better but it does not have to be cold) showers you can help retain skin’s natural moisture. It also helps to use a non-drying soap in the shower such as Aveeno Moisturizing Bar, a fragrance-free cleansing bar that contains oatmeal, a natural skin moisturizer. Exfoliating is also a great way to eliminate cracked, flaking skin.

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There is some truth to the old saying “You are what you eat,” especially when it comes to “superfoods” that affect the health of your skin. Summer is the perfect time to adopt healthy eating habits that contribute to your overall well being with fresh fruits and vegetables readily available in grocery stores and farmer’s markets.

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Melasma, literally meaning dark skin, is most commonly known as the “mask of pregnancy,” an area of hyperpigmentation that shows up across the face of more than half of all pregnant women. But you don’t even have to be pregnant (or female) to develop this skin condition. Increased estrogen (from pregnancy, birth control pills, estrogen supplements or other hormone sensitivities) trigger pigment producing cells called melanocytes to produce too much melanin, resulting in patchy skin discolorations.

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