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What dermatologists do when sun damage gets serious

Dermatologists break down the most effective ways to treat and reverse the effects of sun-damaged skin. There's no sugarcoating it — the sun is not your skin's friend. Sun damage is the single biggest driver of premature aging, and the effects it leaves behind are notoriously difficult to undo. Wrinkles, dark spots, sagging,…

ByDempsey May Ayuco2 days ago0Comments

Skincare

What skin care should actually look like after 30

What worked in your 20s won't cut it anymore — here's exactly what your skin is begging for in your 30s, 40s, and 50s. Your skin has been with you through every chapter of your life — the late nights, the heartbreaks, the glow-ups — and just like you, it evolves.…

ByDempsey May Ayuco3 days ago0Comments

Fashion

Should you wash new clothes before wearing them?

Clothes need a wash before that first wear and dermatologists and textile scientists agree, there's more than one good reason to run new purchases through the wash first. For some shoppers, the temptation to wear a new outfit straight out of the bag is hard to resist, especially when it's destined for a special occasion…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 12, 20260Comments

Skincare

3 ways sunscreen chemicals defend your skin daily

There was a time when a deep, bronzed tan was considered the ultimate sign of a great summer. Bottles of baby oil came out, reflective panels were propped up toward the sun, and sunburn was treated as little more than an inconvenient pitstop on the road to glowing skin. What sun-lovers did not know then…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 6, 20260Comments

Skincare

Why LED masks may be ruining your skin tone fast

At-home LED light therapy masks have become a staple in many skin care routines, and it is easy to see why. A few sessions a week promises brighter, clearer skin with minimal effort. But dermatologists are now raising concerns that these high tech devices may be doing the opposite for a significant group of users…

ByDorcas OnasaJune 5, 20260Comments

Skincare

How acne on Black skin faces a gap medicine ignores

From underrepresentation in dermatology offices to harmful stereotypes about early puberty, Black patients with acne face barriers that go far beyond skincare. June is Acne Awareness Month, but for many Black women, the conversation around acne has never really included them. The mirrors, the magazine pages, the after-school specials about teenage skin — none of…

ByGesi LloydJune 4, 20260Comments

Skincare

Dermatosis papulosa nigra: the spots you keep misreading

A common skin condition among people of color goes misdiagnosed for years. Here's what it is, why it forms, and what removal actually involves. For years, those small dark spots along my cheekbones registered as background noise. Acne scars, maybe. Sun damage, possibly. It took a conversation with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Humphrey at the…

ByGesi LloydJune 3, 20260Comments

Beauty

Your shower temperature is aging you faster than you think

The daily habit that feels heavenly in the moment may be quietly dismantling your skin's defenses — one hot rinse at a time. There is something undeniably satisfying about stepping into a steaming shower after a long day. But as aging changes the body in subtle ways, even familiar routines can have effects you might…

ByDempsey May AyucoJune 1, 20260Comments

Hair

How to tell if you have dandruff or scalp psoriasis

It is one of the most common self-diagnoses people make: an itchy scalp or a few white flakes on the shoulders of a dark sweater, and suddenly a dandruff shampoo ends up in the shopping cart. The condition is so heavily marketed that it feels like the obvious culprit. But dermatologists say that assumption can…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 28, 20260Comments

Skincare

Why your itchy skin could be a warning sign to never ignore

Most people brush off an itchy patch of skin without a second thought. But according to board certified dermatologists, persistent itching can be the body's way of flagging something that deserves real attention. While dry skin and the occasional bug bite are the most familiar triggers, experts say the full list of causes runs much…

ByDorcas OnasaMay 27, 20260Comments

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What dermatologists do when sun damage gets serious

What skin care should actually look like after 30

Should you wash new clothes before wearing them?

3 ways sunscreen chemicals defend your skin daily

Why LED masks may be ruining your skin tone fast

How acne on Black skin faces a gap medicine ignores

Dermatosis papulosa nigra: the spots you keep misreading

Your shower temperature is aging you faster than you think

How to tell if you have dandruff or scalp psoriasis

Why your itchy skin could be a warning sign to never ignore

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