Evidence-based articles on skin health, cosmetic treatments, and medical-grade skincare, written for patients and reviewed by our board-certified dermatologists.
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Hair Loss & PRP
How alopecia areata shows up, what else a bald spot could be, and the treatment options, from steroid injections and creams to JAK inhibitors.
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Medical Dermatology
Tiny, very itchy blisters on your palms, fingers or soles? What dyshidrotic eczema looks like, what else it could be, and how a flare is treated.
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Medical Dermatology
What hand eczema looks like, what triggers it, how to protect dry, cracked hands, and how moisturizers and prescription treatment calm a flare.
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Medical Dermatology
On brown or Black skin, psoriasis can look violet, gray or dark brown. How it appears, why it can be missed, and how treatment affects skin color.
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Medical Dermatology
How psoriasis looks on the knuckles and palms, what else thick, cracked hand skin could be, the triggers that matter and how treatment is stepped up.
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Medical Dermatology
Pitting, lifting or thickened nails? How psoriasis shows up in the nails, how to tell it from nail fungus, and how treatment is chosen.
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Medical Dermatology
Scaly patches on your face? Where facial psoriasis appears, what else it could be, and why facial skin gets gentler treatment.
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Medical Dermatology
How scalp psoriasis differs from dandruff, which shampoo ingredients can help, how to treat skin under hair, and when to see a dermatologist.
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Skin Cancer & Mole Checks
Skin cancer can develop in every skin tone. What it can look like on Black and darker skin, where to check (palms, soles and nails), and when to see us.
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