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                                                    <title><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Kristina Liu, MD, MHS Feed]]></title>
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                                <subtitle>Harvard Health Blog: You'll find posts from Harvard Medical School physicians and our editors on a variety of health news and issues.</subtitle>
                                                    <updated>2021-04-29T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Polycystic ovary syndrome and the skin]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-and-the-skin-2021042922502" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-and-the-skin-2021042922502</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of infertility in women. In many cases, women with PCOS have skin and hair issues such as acne, hair loss, or excessive hair growth in places where they normally do not have hair. Treatment options vary depending on the symptoms and each woman’s preferences.]]>
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                        <category term="Diet &amp; Weight Loss" />
                        <category term="Women&#039;s Health" />
                        <category term="Pregnancy" />
                        <updated>2021-04-29T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Polycystic ovarian syndrome and the skin]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-and-the-skin-202104292552" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-and-the-skin-202104292552</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of infertility in women. In many cases, women with PCOS have skin and hair issues such as acne, hair loss, or excessive hair growth in places where they normally do not have hair. Treatment options vary depending on the symptoms and each woman's preferences.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Women&#039;s Health" />
                        <category term="Pregnancy" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2021-04-29T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The doctor will “see” you now: Teledermatology in the era of COVID-19]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-doctor-will-see-you-now-teledermatology-in-the-era-of-covid-19-2020060419943" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-doctor-will-see-you-now-teledermatology-in-the-era-of-covid-19-2020060419943</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Doctors are increasingly turning to telemedicine as a way to safely treat patients during the COVID-19 crisis. Dermatology is well-suited for telemedicine, though there are limitations due to the limits of technology, and certain conditions that must be seen and treated in person.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2020-06-04T14:30:13-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Scrubbing your hands dry? Soaps, moisturizers, and tips to help keep skin healthy]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/scrubbing-your-hands-dry-soaps-moisturizers-and-tips-to-help-keep-skin-healthy-2020040719449" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/scrubbing-your-hands-dry-soaps-moisturizers-and-tips-to-help-keep-skin-healthy-2020040719449</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[We all know we&#8217;re supposed to wash our hands thoroughly many times a day to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but doing so can make skin dry and cracked. What&#8217;s the best way to combat this?]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Immune and infectious diseases" />
                        <updated>2020-04-07T14:30:12-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Skin tag removal: Optional but effective]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/skin-tag-removal-optional-but-effective-2020032319079" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/skin-tag-removal-optional-but-effective-2020032319079</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Skin tags are small, benign growths of skin that frequently appear in areas of friction on the skin. They are harmless and do not need to be removed, but some find them unattractive so there are various ways this can be done.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2020-03-23T14:30:17-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The hype on hyaluronic acid]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-hype-on-hyaluronic-acid-2020012318653" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-hype-on-hyaluronic-acid-2020012318653</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A variety of beauty and skincare products now contain hyaluronic acid, a substance naturally found in the body that retains moisture. But what benefits do these products offer, and are they worth using?]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2020-01-23T15:30:44-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[A look at the effects of nail polish on nail health and safety]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-look-at-the-effects-of-nail-polish-on-nail-health-and-safety-2019112118231" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/a-look-at-the-effects-of-nail-polish-on-nail-health-and-safety-2019112118231</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Different types of nail polish can have varying effects on fingernails, and have pros and cons depending on the chemicals used in making them.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <category term="Women&#039;s Health" />
                        <updated>2019-11-21T15:30:10-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Vitiligo: More than skin deep]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitiligo-more-than-skin-deep-2019092617885" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/vitiligo-more-than-skin-deep-2019092617885</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Approximately 1% of the population has vitiligo, a skin condition in which areas of skin lose their color. While topical treatments and light therapy help some, research with a class of medications not previously used for this condition has shown promising results.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <category term="Autoimmune diseases" />
                        <updated>2019-09-26T14:30:53-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Adult acne: Understanding underlying causes and banishing breakouts]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/adult-acne-understanding-underlying-causes-and-banishing-breakouts-2019092117816" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/adult-acne-understanding-underlying-causes-and-banishing-breakouts-2019092117816</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
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                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2019-09-23T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Keep using sunscreen while FDA updates recommendations on safety of sunscreen ingredients]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/keep-using-sunscreen-while-fda-updates-recommendations-on-safety-of-sunscreen-ingredients-2019073117377" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/keep-using-sunscreen-while-fda-updates-recommendations-on-safety-of-sunscreen-ingredients-2019073117377</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2019-08-03T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dermal fillers: The good, the bad, and the dangerous]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dermal-fillers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-dangerous-2019071517234" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dermal-fillers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-dangerous-2019071517234</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[As people get older, volume loss in the structural components of the face lead to many of the visual signs of aging. Dermal fillers, gel-like substances that are injected under the skin of the face, can help restore a more youthful appearance.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2019-07-15T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dermal fillers: The good, the bad and the dangerous]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dermal-fillers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-dangerous-201907152561" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/dermal-fillers-the-good-the-bad-and-the-dangerous-201907152561</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
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                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2020-01-07T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Topical treatment helps prevent actinic keratosis from developing into skin cancer]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/topical-treatment-helps-prevent-actinic-keratosis-from-developing-into-skin-cancer-2019053016725" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/topical-treatment-helps-prevent-actinic-keratosis-from-developing-into-skin-cancer-2019053016725</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Cancer" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2019-05-30T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Banishing dry winter skin]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/banishing-dry-winter-skin-2019031416142" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/banishing-dry-winter-skin-2019031416142</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Using a moisturizer is good for your skin year-round, but a dermatologist explains that during the cold and dry months there&#8217;s more you can do to prevent or relieve dry skin.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2019-03-14T14:30:35-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Can facial exercises reverse signs of aging?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-facial-exercises-reverse-the-signs-of-aging-2019022016042" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-facial-exercises-reverse-the-signs-of-aging-2019022016042</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Kristina Liu, MD, MHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2019-02-20T00:00:00-05:00</updated>
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