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How to Identify and Treat a Cold Sore vs. a Pimple, According to a Derm
There’s a good chance that a lot of us have found ourselves in front of the bathroom mirror at some point, examining ...9 of the Most Effective Ways to Treat Vitiligo
Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition that presents with areas completely void of pigment, meaning they appear white to the eye. It occurs ...Here's How Dermatologists Smooth and Prevent Forehead Wrinkles, Fast
If you’ve ever looked in the mirror only to frown over fine lines on your forehead, know that you’re not alone. According ...Everything You Need to Know About Mole Removal, From Someone Who's Had 20+ Removed
When my Irish Grandmother met my Grandfather in the ’50s, I ended up inheriting more than a penchant for Guinness. Ever since ...Here's Why You Keep Breaking Out Along Your Lip Line
Pimples can pop up seemingly anywhere, but certain areas are more frustrating (and more painful) than others. This is certainly the case ...How to Tell If Your Skin Picking Habit Is Actually Dermatillomania (And How to Get ...
Dermatillomania—pr excessive skin picking—is a condition that falls into the category of psychodermatology. Psychodermatology is a broad spectrum of clinical medicine that ...How to Spot the Difference Between Melasma vs. Hyperpigmentation
Do you have melasma or hyperpigmentation? Well, you might have both. Melasma and hyperpigmentation are similar to the square and rectangle relationship. ...Derms Say People Always Make This Mistake When It Comes to Powder Sunscreen
The importance of proper sun protection cannot be stressed enough. And with sunscreen formulas evolving far beyond the goopy iterations of your ...This Form of Acne Disproportionately Affects Black Men—and No One Talks About It
Acne Keloidalis Nuchae is a common disorder that is seen most commonly in male patients with naturally coiled and coarse hair patterns, ...12 Dermatologist-Recommended Tips for Healing a Sunburn Fast
Any beauty junkie knows: a sunburn is not a good thing (just like laying out in the sun to tan is not ...