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

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