Dermatologist-Approved Strategies for Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is a common concern for people of color and is often listed as a top concern when visiting a dermatologist. But what is hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation is a common concern for people of color and is often listed as a top concern when visiting a dermatologist. But what is hyperpigmentation?
Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time in a woman's life, with many physical and emotional changes taking place. While the famous "pregnancy glow" is often talked about, there are a variety of skin-related changes that can occur during pregnancy.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 7.5 million people in the United States have psoriasis – so if this is a condition you have been diagnosed with, know you are not alone. In this blog, Dr. Caroline Robinson, MD, FAAD, summarizes what we know about the condition and considerations for the diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis on skin of color.
While summertime is when we think about sun protection most, it's something we should prioritize every day. Sun protection is an important and essential part of any skin care routine.
According to the U.S. government, more than 14 million people are living with rosacea. Although this chronic skin condition most commonly affects fair-skinned, blonde hair and blue-eyed individuals, rosacea can affect anyone, including people with darker skin tones.
Slugging refers to sealing your skin with an occlusive ointment like petrolatum (found in Vaseline) to aid in hydration, healing, and strengthening of the skin.
Every one of us has had the urge to skip moisturizing our skin. We all think, "is it actually necessary?" The answer of course, is yes. That extra step towards hydration is indeed essential. Well moisturized skin is healthy skin. …
As a board-certified dermatologist, I know that the key to healthy hydrated skin is moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Hydrated skin is healthy skin. When we think about skin hydration, the best moisturizers are those that contain a combination of humectants, emollients, …
Most of us either know someone with eczema, but what is it? What makes it worse? And how can it be managed? Atopic dermatitis (AD) or more commonly known as Eczema, is a skin condition that results from disruption of …
Have you ever noticed spots or patches on skin that are a different shade than other areas? Often times we reference this as hyperpigmentation, which can be used to describe an area of the skin that is darker than the …
As a Board-certified Pediatric Dermatologist, I am frequently asked the top recommended ways to care for a baby's skin. This is absolutely one of my favorite questions to answer, especially with September being Baby Safety Month! Caring for baby skin …
To the untrained eye, Psoriasis may resemble other skin conditions, such as eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, or even certain skin cancers. Although numerous skin conditions may cause dryness, itchiness, and skin patches, Psoriasis is a condition that has its own characteristics, …