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                                                    <title><![CDATA[Harvard Health Posts by Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS 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>2023-10-16T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
                        <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Rare and often aggressive, Merkel cell cancer is best caught early]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/rare-and-often-aggressive-merkel-cell-cancer-is-best-caught-early-202310162982" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/rare-and-often-aggressive-merkel-cell-cancer-is-best-caught-early-202310162982</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Merkel cell cancer is a rare form of skin cancer that often spreads aggressively to other areas of the body. Here's what to know about it, including who is more likely to get it and how you can take steps to help prevent it.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Skin Cancer" />
                        <updated>2023-10-16T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Recognizing and preventing sun allergies]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/recognizing-and-preventing-sun-allergies-202207052772" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/recognizing-and-preventing-sun-allergies-202207052772</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[There are several types of &quot;sun allergies,&quot; including polymorphous light eruption (PMLE), hives, and photoallergic reactions. Learn about these different reactions to sun exposure, as well as prevention and treatment.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Medications and treatments" />
                        <category term="Autoimmune diseases" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2022-07-05T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Adult female acne: Why it happens and the emotional toll]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/adult-female-acne-why-it-happens-and-the-emotional-toll-202206272768" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/adult-female-acne-why-it-happens-and-the-emotional-toll-202206272768</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Women are more likely to get acne after age 20 than men. Unfortunately, treatment options that worked in the teenage years may not work as well in adult females. The emotional toll of acne may include a higher risk of developing depression, and having severe acne can negatively affect quality of life.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Depression" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <updated>2022-06-27T10:30:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[What is alopecia areata and how is it managed?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-alopecia-areata-and-how-is-it-managed-202204282732" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-alopecia-areata-and-how-is-it-managed-202204282732</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Hair loss is a common problem for many men and women, but what does it mean to have alopecia? Alopecia areata occurs when the body&#39;s immune system attacks hair follicles, resulting in hair loss. AA can affect the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or anywhere hair grows on the body.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Diseases &amp; Conditions" />
                        <category term="Medications and treatments" />
                        <category term="Immune and infectious diseases" />
                        <category term="Mental Health" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2022-04-28T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Why is topical vitamin C important for skin health?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-topical-vitamin-c-important-for-skin-health-202111102635" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-topical-vitamin-c-important-for-skin-health-202111102635</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Vitamin C is an antioxidant, meaning it fights harmful toxins that come in contact with your skin either externally or from inside the body. Products containing vitamin C that are applied to the skin may help slow early skin aging, prevent sun damage, and improve the appearance of wrinkles, spots, and acne.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Healthy aging and longevity" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2021-11-10T10:30:00-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Stress may be getting to your skin, but it’s not a one-way street]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stress-may-be-getting-to-your-skin-but-its-not-a-one-way-street-2021041422334" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/stress-may-be-getting-to-your-skin-but-its-not-a-one-way-street-2021041422334</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[In addition to everything else associated with stress, it can have negative effects on the skin, and can also aggravate certain skin conditions. But skin and hair also produce stress-inducing signals that can travel back to the brain, adding to psychological stress and perpetuating a stress cycle.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Stress" />
                        <updated>2021-04-14T14:30:41-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Drugstore skincare: Science-backed anti-aging ingredients that don’t break the bank]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/drugstore-skincare-science-backed-anti-aging-ingredients-that-dont-break-the-bank-2020111121309" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/drugstore-skincare-science-backed-anti-aging-ingredients-that-dont-break-the-bank-2020111121309</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Treating age-related skin changes does not require an investment in expensive products, or a visit to a dermatologist. Products available in drugstores with proven ingredients and without a prescription can help with various skin issues or problems.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2020-11-11T15:30:44-05:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Tinted sunscreens: Benefits beyond an attractive glow]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tinted-sunscreens-benefits-beyond-an-attractive-glow-2020071320534" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/tinted-sunscreens-benefits-beyond-an-attractive-glow-2020071320534</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Tinted sunscreens offer all the benefits of traditional sun protection products, plus they have added pigments that give them the ability to block visible light, which can also be harmful to the skin.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <category term="Cancer" />
                        <updated>2020-07-13T14:30:22-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Platelet-rich plasma: Does the cure for hair loss lie within our blood?]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-does-the-cure-for-hair-loss-lie-within-our-blood-2020051119748" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/platelet-rich-plasma-does-the-cure-for-hair-loss-lie-within-our-blood-2020051119748</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Platelet-rich plasma, derived from a person&#8217;s own blood and then injected back into their scalp, has shown some promise as a treatment for certain types of hair loss. However, the treatments are expensive, and there is no guarantee that they will work.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2020-05-11T14:30:11-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[The skinny on freezing fat]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-skinny-on-freezing-fat-2020031218990" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/the-skinny-on-freezing-fat-2020031218990</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[A noninvasive treatment to remove subcutaneous body fat involves the freezing of areas that leads to a reduction in the fat layer. It’s an option for people who have lost weight and are trying to get rid of stubborn remaining fat, but it is not a weight-loss treatment.]]>
            </summary>
            
                        <updated>2020-03-12T18:30:26-04:00</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Clean cosmetics: The science behind the trend]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/clean-cosmetics-the-science-behind-the-trend-2019030416066" />
            <id>https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/clean-cosmetics-the-science-behind-the-trend-2019030416066</id>
                                            <author>
                    <name><![CDATA[Neera Nathan, MD, MSHS]]></name>
                </author>
                                        <summary type="html">
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                        <category term="Allergies and hay fever" />
                        <category term="Skin and hair health" />
                        <updated>2019-03-12T00:00:00-04:00</updated>
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