Dermatology Articles (Page 2)

Our skin is the largest organ we have, and it is so essential that we provide the best care for it. Some may experience irritation or other symptoms like itchiness, rashes, or scaly patches. Skin irritation can often result from …

The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases defines Alopecia Areata as a disease when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss. While hair patches form on any part of the body, alopecia areata usually …

I believe that the uniqueness of melanin-rich skin lies in the variety of hues, traditions, and stories that it carries. The differences that make us unique are something that I celebrate and educate my patients about as a dermatologist and …

Eczema is an itchy inflammation of the skin that can lead to a skin rash, itching or dry, scaly skin. To combat dry and eczema-prone skin, it is important to add as much moisture to our skin as possible. This means using …

Systemic racism and healthcare inequities can negatively impact Black and Latinx communities, which leads to worse health outcomes for people of color – that includes care for our skin.  As a physician I work to help achieve skin equity for …

Hyperpigmentation describes any areas on the skin that are darker than your normal skin tone. It can appear virtually anywhere on the body and can affect any skin color, regardless of skin type.  Hyperpigmentation falls into three simple categories:  Post-inflammatory …

The Importance of SPF I think at some point as a child or teenager we all heard the statement, "black don't crack." For years we carried that mantra in our minds, with the notion that we didn't necessarily need a …

While Maskne might be new to many of us, it's always been an issue in professions where you have to wear a mask regularly, but now that the general public has to wear masks, the incidence of it has increased. …

As a 42-year-old dermatologist and mother of 7-year-old twin boys, I am keenly aware of the aging process and the fact that after age 25, our bodies start producing collagen in the skin at a rate of about 1% less …

How To Prevent And Look For Skin Cancer According to the Skin Cancer Foundation (www.skincancer.org), skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in the United States. One in five Americans will develop a skin cancer. While it is true that skin …