Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) is a very common cause of alopecia or hair loss in women of African descent. Hair loss from CCCA occurs primarily in the central (crown) part of the scalp. The hair loss radiates outward in...
Eczema Skincare - Dry Sensitive Skin 1. Apply all topical medications and lotions to damp skin. Damp skin absorbs medication better and leaves skin moisturized. 2. Use mild soaps (ex. Unscented Dove White BAR, Cetaphil, Aveeno, Purpose, Neutrogena) when taking showers or...
ABCDE's of Melanoma Melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. In its advanced stages, it can cause serious illness; if it spreads to the internal organs, it can even be life-threatening. Fortunately, melanoma rarely strikes without warning signs. Watch...
When acne isn’t over We’ve all had a pimple or two. Sometimes at the most inconvenient times. More than 40 million Americans get acne in some form or another every year. But for some, the memories of acne - namely acne scars remain....
Is Your Jewelry Causing Your Skin Harm? This is a scenario we encounter far too often. You find a beautiful necklace. It looks amazing on you. Then a few days later, a red, unsightly rash shows up on your skin. Upon...
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...
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 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...
Can dry skin cause acne? Dry skin is one of the biggest concerns dermatologists face every day. Your skin feels rough, tight, and might even start to itch, peel or crack. More and more people experience dry skin during the harsh...
If a skin utopia existed, we would all live in a land of blemish-free smooth, supple-looking skin. But we aren't that lucky. Furthermore, we sometimes need professional help in maintaining or achieving clear skin. In fact, 64.5% of persons are...
Rosacea afflicts more than 16 million people in the United States, 300 million in the world. And yet far too few people, including those who suffer from it, truly understand this long-term skin disease. We have here some facts that...
Face masks have become part of our essentials in this new normal. As states and cities slowly ease their stay-at-home restrictions, people have been excited to go out and see the world again. But they have to keep their mask...
Dark spots and scars on the skin can leave people feeling insecure. We can try covering them up with our clothes or makeup. But eventually, we’ll want to take some action to clear those blemishes up once and for all....
Retinols and retinoids are some of the most widely researched agents in skincare. They are used for a variety of conditions. These including acne, wrinkles, fine lines, discoloration and sagging skin. Here we have a brief “all you need to...
AWart treatment options- When it comes to warts, most people first try over the counter options like " Compound W " and "Freeze Off." While these sometimes make the warts smaller or flatter, they rarely completely cure them. Sometimes, these...