Acne bumps can be divided into 2 main categories: inflammatory acne and non-inflammatory acne. Non-inflammatory acne is known as subclinical acne as they are non-painful and usually does not lead to scarring or skin discoloration. MindBodyGreen wanted to know more about...
Why Does My Skin Itch? Our skin is the body’s biggest organ, which makes it susceptible to flare-ups, rashes, irritations, and diseases. Even if you take excellent care of your body - using sunscreen, cleansers, moisturizers, and the like - you...
African Black Soap has made for decades using natural ingredients. It's been heralded for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. The writers at Byrdie asked Dr. Ife Rodney to tell us a bit about African Black Soaps and the brands that we...
Thinking about using an anti-aging toner as part of your routine? Toners benefit the skin as a way to deliver low concentrations of hydrating ingredients to the skin while balancing the PH. They also remove dead skin cells left behind after...
We have a lot to deal with during menopause. Unfortunately, acne could end up being one of those things. Byrdie reached out to Dr. Rodney for her expertise on menopausal acne, including what it looks like, where it shows up, and...
The skin under your eyes is the thinnest of your entire body, so it’s possible for you to develop dark circles, bags, and ‘under eyes’ in several ways. Nylon wanted to know the causes of dark circles under the eyes and...
Should you use a skincare fridge? Keeping your skincare products chilled gives it a great soothing feeling and can even reduce swelling and puffiness. Real Simple reached out to Eternal Dermatology for our insight on refrigerating skincare products and gives some...
When we think of clean beauty, we think of beauty and skincare products that are natural and free of harsh chemicals and toxic ingredients. Parade magazine was happy to get Dr. Rodney's insight on clean beauty and black-owned clean beauty brands. Read...
More and more Americans are dealing with various skin concerns. In 2017, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) then-incoming president Henry Lim stated in a news release that “1 in 4 Americans” are affected by a skin disease. What’s scarier,...
We’ve found that more and more people in the DMV area are looking for ways to improve their skin and appearance. If you’re part of Howard County in particular, then this is for you. As part of Maryland, Howard County...
We get questions almost daily about ways to reduce or prevent acne. Acne can be especially difficult to control, and affects millions of people physically, emotionally, and socially. So there are numerous products, techniques, and even challenges (like the dove...
Pore vacuums are small devices that are growing in popularity as a way to remove dirt and excess sebum from your pores. InStyle's online magazine was curious to know if these devices work and how we should use them, so they...
With Shape Magazine It's a little-known condition that causes intense inflammation deeper in the skin. Hidradenitis Suppurativa is a chronic skin condition where hair follicles rupture under the skin, particularly the armpits, genitals, neck, and thighs. The writers at Shape tapped Dr....
With Romper Magazine Is dry shampoo safe during pregnancy? The writers at Romper tapped Dr. Rodney of Eternal Dermatology and Dr. Chen of Riverchase Dermatology to get the scoop on its harmful effects (if any). The body goes through several hormonal...
With WhoWhatWear Magazine Are epilators a better alternative to shaving? Waxing? Lasers? Who What Wear reached out to Eternal Dermatology's Dr. Ife Rodney for some advice on the device. Epilators are electric devices with mini tweezers that pull hair from the...