Regular exposure to salt water or chlorine in water can take a toll on skin and hair if not managed properly. Swimmers in oceans or chlorinated pools are exposed to environmental factors that can disrupt the body’s natural barriers. Rachel Falkner, M.D., an assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Dermatology, provides practical strategies to maintain healthier skin and hair without sacrificing time spent in the water. 

As the end of the year approaches and seasons change, the body naturally reacts to the shifts in temperature and environment. Of course, the body’s largest and most external organ is impacted in some way.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and with summer approaching, it’s a good time to think about your skin care routine and make sure you’re taking steps to keep it healthy.

With the joyous but exhausting holiday season in the rearview mirror, the New Year presents a time for reflection and renewal. Daniel Bergman, MD, an assistant professor in the UAB Division of Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology, says prioritizing skin health is a wonderful gift to give yourself.

The skin is the largest organ in the human body, and it nurtures and protects the body in several ways. Taking care of that skin is an important part of staying healthy, so it’s a good idea to know when and why to see a dermatologist.