<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Derm Journal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Derm Journal]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:28:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[More Than Just Nails]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 structure,...]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/more-than-just-nails</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69af1a2bf41d7389c2a4174f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:12:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2604c_b52742d728b74d60b59f7e70365afe62~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare Skin Diseases (pt. 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 each of these...]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/rare-skin-diseases-pt-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698e4d48e530e682e439167f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:04:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2604c_2821506bb487480aa84a5fc11e5d59bb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About: Scars]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/all-about-scars</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69596f57baf6b49521a888b4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 23:51:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2604c_01d1ac05f297420bafa2a8bedd946841~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_761,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debunking Skin Myths (pt. 2)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 the openings on the...]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/debunking-skin-myths-pt-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923d68756b819e3fb94b859</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:54:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2604c_c4c8c694f5da40bdb549cfdd827f82cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debunking Skin Myths (pt. 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. Misinformation is...]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/debunking-skin-myths-pt-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691e67114380ae0a5088eb52</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:11:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2604c_2d6ab4dbc63a47c5aa08cc9e748d6ed0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sugar vs. Skin]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 good-to-know...]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/sugar-vs-skin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f54c6904b472953c770c00</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 03:11:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2604c_e9b5c6d049534d96821ec8953a367397~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hair 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hair plays a big role in our lives. It shapes our identity, expresses culture, reflects personal style, and can even carry emotional...]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/hair-101</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d31a94a14cb1a1a09ea72c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:24:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2604c_bd0bf868b1b44b8aac20d3dcafc7364d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_688,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About: Alopecia Areata]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this post, we'll look at alopecia areata, including its types, causes, treatments, and how it affects daily life.]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/all-about-alopecia-areata</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c4abea5faff3270f858216</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2604c_7488a213ff7e40d0951ee3815766b60f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_875,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[All About: Psoriasis]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this post, we'll explore what psoriasis is, its types, causes, treatments, and how it affects daily life.]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/all-about-psoriasis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689e676bda524e52863d36aa</guid><pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:16:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a2604c_bdc2db23907c4ba88cb1393b66df6c74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intro to Dermatology]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curious about dermatology? Learn what dermatologists do, the conditions they treat, and how to become one.]]></description><link>https://thedermjournal.wixsite.com/the-derm-journal/post/intro-to-dermatology</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6895acd65c4077478b72ebe3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:52:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_298195bb107f40cda5afe146124cc560~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Leilani W</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>