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

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.