Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra: What It Is And How To Treat It
I had no idea what the multitude of molelike freckles were that had appeared on my face partway through life. All I knew was that these beauty marks, spread across …
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I Let ChatGPT Decide My Skin-Care Routine for a Month — Here’s How It Went
“I am looking for skin-care product advice,” I wrote to ChatGPT at the end of November. “I have dry, rosacea-prone skin and a good amount of hyperpigmentation. I’m looking for …
Why the Ridges in Your Nails Might Suddenly Be More Prominent
In rare cases, a nail ridge can have an underlying cause and be a sign of a larger health issue. “Other less likely causes of vertical ridges are anemia or …
My Perioral Dermatitis Looked Like Dry Skin Around My Mouth
During a particularly stressful time, I had a flare-up of perioral dermatitis (PD), a scaly red rash, to the right of my mouth. It’s something I had never even heard …
These are the skincare changes all men should make ASAP
Tima Miroshnichenko / Pexels Skincare often gets relegated to a vain endeavor — something reserved for aesthetics. However, the skin is the body’s largest organ. Keeping the skin in tip-top …
The Benefits Of TikTok’s ‘Skin Streaming’ Trend, Explained
“Skin streaming,” or cutting down your skin care routine to just the essentials, is having a moment on TikTok. It harkens back to the days of the “three-step routine,” something …
Understanding the Distinction Between Face and Body Sunscreen
Heeding the advice of your dermatologist, you stop by the drugstore to restock on sunscreen before heading out for a day of summer fun in the sun. But in the …
Experts Clarify the Distinction Between Retinol and Retinal
Retinal, Retinol, and Retinoic Acid: Understanding the Differences There are no cure-alls in skin care, but retinal and retinol are pretty darn close. (I know from my own experience with …
Is a Costly Vitamin C Serum Superior to a Budget-friendly Option?
Dermatologists on TikTok often discuss the benefits of vitamin C in skincare and recommend incorporating it into morning routines. However, the prices of vitamin C serums can vary greatly. For …