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Dermatologists Say These Are the Best Sunscreens for Super Sensitive Skin
2025-03-18 15:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we back. Why Trust Us?This article was medically reviewed by Caroline Chang, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board.By now, you know the importance of applying (and re-applying) sunscreen. Doing so protects your skin from the suns harmful UV rays, which can cause damaging burns, hyperpigmentation, brown spots, premature aging, and skin cancer.But if you have sensitive skin thats prone to irritation or breakouts, you may be hesitant to slather sunscreen on your bodyespecially your face. Certain formulas that contain chemical filters, fragrances, preservatives, or essential oils and other extracts can aggravate a delicate complexion, says Marisa Garshick, M.D., a dermatologist at Medical Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery (MDCS) in New York. This can present as redness, dryness, flaking, or general sensitivity, which could be a simple irritation to the product or...
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Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills: What You Need to Know
2025-03-18 13:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first daily oral contraceptive for over-the-counter use, giving people more options for nonprescription birth control. Over-the-counter birth control allows people to take control of their own reproductive health and removes barriers to care, such as lack of health insurance or difficulties obtaining a prescription. Opill (norgestrel) was approved in July of 2023 and is available in pharmacies, grocery stores, and online retailers around the country.As daily oral contraceptives are generally considered to be safe, over-the-counter birth control options empower the person by eliminating the need to visit a health care provider first. Opill was particularly lauded for its easy-to-read label, which was shown to help consumers understand the instructions and properly take the pill. Because of this, users are not required to see a healthcare provider, have an examination, or obtain a prescription, which offers convenience, safety, and auton...
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Considerations for Covering Over-the-Counter Contraception | KFF
2025-03-18 13:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Michelle Long, Karen Diep, Laurie Sobel, and Alina SalganicoffPublished: Nov 28, 2023Note: This policy watch was updated on April 17, 2024 to incorporate the latest available data.In 2023, the FDA approved the first over-the-counter (OTC) daily oral contraceptive pill, Opill, and more recently, the first OTC at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea, Simple 2 Test. With these OTC products becoming available online and/or in stores soon, the implementation issues raised about the availability and affordability of these products and other OTC preventive supplies have garnered the attention of policymakers and advocates. Private insurers and Medicaid generally require a prescription to cover OTC products, so even though these products will be available without the need to obtain a prescription from a clinician, coverage without a prescription will be limited without federal or state action.In October 2023, the Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services issued a reque...
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