Category Archives: Dermatology
How Face Masks Can Cause Contact Dermatitis
While face masks are important in the fight against COVID-19, they can also cause irritation and damage to the skin. Specifically, when it comes to…
How To Avoid Skin Irritation From Face Masks
Due to the spread of COVID-19, the CDC made a recent recommendation that everyone should be wearing face masks in public. Although face masks provide…
Simple Ways to Take Care of Your Skin
All of a sudden you have a lot more time on your hands. What should you do? Watch more news? Binge-watch ‘Tiger King’ on Netflix?…
Caring For Your Skin With Increased Hand Sanitizer and Soap Use
Although the use of hand sanitizers and soap should already be part of a healthy routine, the current threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased use…
Biologics for Psoriasis
Psoriasis is an autoimmune condition that causes raised, red, scaly patches (with or without silver-colored scale) to appear on the skin. Typically found on the…
Minoxidil for Women’s Hair Loss
To the surprise of many, hair loss can be just as much of a concern for women as it is for men. Jennifer Lopez recently…
Halloween Makeup Is No Joke For Your Skin
With the recent success of Todd Phillips’ Joker, it’s inevitable that more people will be wearing makeup for Halloween this year. However, it’s important to…
Michael Jackson’s Vitiligo
With the 10th anniversary of Michael Jackson’s death this past June, many throughout the world celebrated the legacy of the “King of Pop.” He was…
Stretch Marks: What Are They & How To Treat Them
Stretch marks, also known as striae, are a type of scarring that occurs on the skin due to a sudden fluctuation in its size. This…
The Importance of Dermoscopy
Dermoscopy, also known as dermatoscopy, is a noninvasive technique primarily used to examine skin lesions. Utilizing a handheld device called a dermatoscope, the objective is…