Whether it’s scratching an itch, flipping through pages, or adding a touch of color, our nails are involved in more of our daily routines than we realize. Most people don't give much attention to their nails. You might see people frequently scrolling for inspiration for their next polish job, but not often do we wonder what our nails are trying to show us. Today, to answer some mysteries of this highly used tool, we'll look at what nails even are and why we have them, their s

While researching dermatology, one of the most shocking things that I remember was reading how dermatologists can identify and treat over 3,000 conditions/diseases. That’s a whole lot of things to remember… In an attempt to at least become aware of some of these conditions/diseases, I'm going to start a new type of entry where we look at rare skin-related conditions. This will be a bit different from my “All About” series. It won’t be as in-depth, but more of an overview of e

Today, we'll be answering some questions regarding scars, including why exactly scars occur, the different types of scars, and things we can do to minimize them.

In my last entry, we learned and debunked 5 of the most common skin myths. Lack of time to research and go really in depth in other subjects led me to continue this series; however, despite these being smaller entries, I believe being aware of these misconceptions and the truth behind them is just as important. So, here we are again. Today, we'll be looking at 5 additional skin myths, most of which are related to skincare. Myth 6: "You Can Shrink Your Pores" Your pores are th

Once upon a time, a young, naive person (who I shall not name) watched a YouTube video on how to fix their iPad screen; it claimed to simply add toothpaste to the cracked screen. After leaving their iPad screen overnight with smeared toothpaste, the next step was to wipe it off. To their dismay, the screen had not been fixed and was now crusted with dried toothpaste. This example (which my friend shared with me) of misinformation shows us how easily we trust sources online. M

Halloween is right around the corner. And that means...candy! The joy found in our quintessential tradition of going Trick-or-Treating and returning home with a bag full of sugary treats is something most people can testify to. Now, it isn't a secret that overconsumption of sugar is not good for you. But how exactly does it affect our largest organ, the skin? Today, we'll be looking at just that: what sugar is, how it plays a role in how our skin looks and feels, and a few go

Hair plays a big role in our lives. It shapes our identity, expresses culture, reflects personal style, and can even carry emotional...

In this post, we'll look at alopecia areata, including its types, causes, treatments, and how it affects daily life.

In this post, we'll explore what psoriasis is, its types, causes, treatments, and how it affects daily life.

Curious about dermatology? Learn what dermatologists do, the conditions they treat, and how to become one.