Dr. Audrey Kunin, MD

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Dr. Audrey Kunin, a Sharecare expert, is a board-certified dermatologist, author, clinician, educator and President of DERMAdoctor, Inc. Dr. Kunin moved her office online to DERMAdoctor.com in 1998 to make consulting with a dermatologist an educational and convenient experience. Believing that nature and medicine can work synergistically, Dr. Kunin has created clinically proven formulations that target a number of overlooked yet common skin concerns.



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  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Dermatology:

    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- New labeling laws for sunscreen will help American consumers choose the product that provides the best sun protection, experts say.

    The new labels must provide information about whether a sunscreen will protect against skin cancer in addition to sunburn,...Full Article

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    FRIDAY, May 10 (HealthDay News) -- A gene associated with eczema in dogs has been identified, and that might one day lead to better treatments for people with the skin disease, a new study contends.

    The skin of patients with eczema -- whether canine or human -- ...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, May 9 (HealthDay News) -- The red in redheads' hair is thought to put them at increased risk of the dangerous skin cancer melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun, according to a new study.

    Study co-author Dr. David Fisher and his research team first uncovered...Full Article

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    TUESDAY, March 26 (HealthDay News) -- As thousands of college students head to sunny spots for spring break, getting temporary tattoos may seem like a fun thing to do. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that they can cause blisters and permanent scarring.

    While the ink used ...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Your odds of having acne may depend on whether the "good" strain of a particular type of bacteria lives on your skin, a new study suggests.

    "People never think of wanting to have good bacteria on their skin," said lead author Huiying Li, an assistan...Full Article

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    THURSDAY, Jan. 10 (HealthDay News) -- People who tune in to reality beauty shows on television are much more likely to use tanning lamps and to tan outdoors than those who don't watch such shows, a new study finds.

    Indoor and outdoor tanning increase the risk of skin cancer, experts note....Full Article

  • Sharecare News
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    WEDNESDAY, Nov. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists say they have created a touch-sensitive plastic "skin" that can heal itself when torn or cut.

    The synthetic skin includes a plastic polymer with molecules that can reorganize themselves and restore the structure of the material after it is...Full Article

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    WEDNESDAY, Oct. 31 (HealthDay News) -- New research in mice suggests that redheaded people may be more susceptible to the dangerous type of skin cancer known as melanoma, even if they don't spend a lot of time in the sun.

    The findings haven't been confirmed in humans. Still, researchers d...Full Article

  • Audrey Kunin, MD
    Audrey Kunin, MD answered:
    How can I get rid of skin bumps?
    Treatment for keratosis pilaris (KP), or skin bumps, is all about smoothing away the bumps. Therapy...  Full Post
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    Audrey Kunin, MD answered:
    How can an exfoliant make my skin look younger?
    Exfoliation is perhaps the easiest method to rapidly restore a youthful appearance to the skin. As...  Full Post
  • Audrey Kunin, MD
    Audrey Kunin, MD answered:
    Can varicose veins be prevented?
    If you are prone to varicose veins, have a strong family history, are pregnant, or stand for long periods of time, consider wearing support hose. There are now fashionable versions that no longer resemble your grandmother's stockings.

    Avoid wearing high heels for prolonged periods of time; this...  Full Post
  • Audrey Kunin, MD
    Audrey Kunin, MD answered:
    What causes varicose veins in women?
    Varicose veins affect more than half of all women in the US (55%). Causes include increasing age, genetics, pregnancy, obesity, gender (women develop varicose veins far more than men), high blood pressure and standing for long periods of time.  Full Post
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    Audrey Kunin, MD answered:
    What is a chemical peel for acne scars?
    A chemical peel involves the application of a high-potency acid upon the skin. The more potent the acid, the deeper the penetration into the skin. Personally, I find this more beneficial for post inflammatory skin color changes and the most minor of acne scars.  Full Post
  • Audrey Kunin, MD
    Audrey Kunin, MD answered:
    What is a chemical peel for acne scars?
    A chemical peel involves the application of a high-potency acid upon the skin. The more potent the acid, the deeper the penetration into the skin. Personally, I find this more beneficial for post inflammatory skin color changes and the most minor of acne scars.  Full Post
  • Audrey Kunin, MD
    Audrey Kunin, MD answered:
    Should I use a topical cream to treat my acne scars?
    Everyone always wants to know what topicals can help resolve acne scars. Certainly anything that has been shown to help stimulate collagen bundle formation, such as the use of topical vitamin A creams (which help with exfoliation as well as stimulate collagen) or antioxidant-packed rejuvenating...  Full Post