Skin. It's the biggest part of you. Insight from experts about treating and caring for your skin.

It's time for diabetes research to include the people hardest hit by it - people of color.

Ten rules for healthy skin from the University of Connecticut Department of Dermatology. 1. Wash your face in the morning and evening with a mild, gentle, super-fatted soap to remove dirt, bacteria, make-up, etc.  After age 40 you only need to cleanse once per day. 2. Lubricate your skin.  Dry skin looks older. 3. WEAR complete (UVA & UVB) SUNSCREENS or sunblocks to protect your skin.  Try to avoid the mid-day sun.

Q: I feel like I am looking older and have never done anything about it. Do I have to use expensive products to improve the appearance of my skin? Where do I start? A: Aging skin, or “looking old,” is the result of two distinct causes – intrinsic and extrinsic conditions. Intrinsic aging is the natural aging process that begins in our mid-20s.

The skin on your face and neck is delicate, and age and lack of care will be noticeable in those places first. We can’t do much about age, but we can influence how we care for our faces and necks – really, don’t forget the neck!

Fungal infections of the skin are a common complaint among patients visiting a dermatologist. In this article, we will discuss two of the most common types of fungal skin infections: tinea skin infections and pityriasis versicolor. We will also discuss some of the tests and treatments that dermatologists can use for each condition.

Dr. Henry Anhalt and Liza Bernstein talk about how questions that emerge from the patient community can reveal opportunities to address the real-life challenges of living with diabetes.

Raul (Raully) Gomez shares his personal Type 2 diabetes diagnosis story - living with the disease, how he takes care of himself, and how diabetes helped him transform his life.

Learn more about the state of diabetes in the United States, including a look at statistics relating to age, risk factors, and ethnicity. 

It's time for diabetes research to include the people hardest hit by it - people of color.

What piece of advice would you have for someone who is newly diagnosed with diabetes?

LIza Bernstein and Lawrence Lloyd were pleased to have the opportunity to speak with Brandy about her experiences with diabetes. Here is her story.

My family has learned how disruptive and dangerous diabetes can be, especially if left untreated.