Vitiligo is a chronic skin condition where the immune system of the body attacks and kills the melanocytes, the pigment cells of the skin. It causes the formation of white […]
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Washington’s Dermatology Divide Is Leaving Rural Patients Behind
If you live in Seattle, getting a weird mole or rash checked out by a dermatologist might just mean a quick trip across town. But if you live in a […]
Botox Explained: How a Neurotoxin Became a Beauty Staple
In 2022, over 9 million Botox injections were given worldwide, making it one of the most popular cosmetic treatments today. Known for its ability to reduce wrinkles and give skin […]
Why Skin of Color Still Gets Misdiagnosed — and How We Can Fix It
In 2012, Lauryn Taylor—a Black woman—was misdiagnosed with eczema. Another doctor thought it might be vitiligo. Then came guesses like pityriasis alba or macular hypomelanosis. But none of them were […]
Biochemical Markers of Psoriasis: What’s Happening Beneath the Skin?
Often confused with atopic dermatitis, psoriasis is also an incurable chronic skin condition that is characterized by itchy/inflamed and scaly patches of skin. As psoriasis affects ~2% of the United […]
Tyrosinase Inhibitors vs. Melanogenesis Inhibitors: Which is Better for Treating Pigmentation?
What causes pigmentation? Responsible for providing color to our skin, hair, and eyes, melanin is an essential, naturally produced pigment that our body–and most organisms— is constantly producing. Our natural […]
What Happens During an Eczema Flare-Up? A Scientific Breakdown
What is eczema?Eczema is a common skin condition characterized by inflamed, itchy patches of dry and scaly skin. This chronic condition affects roughly 10% of the US population. These patches […]
Debunked: Are Beef Tallow Moisturizers Better than Traditional Moisturizers?
Applying beef tallow – rendered fat of a cow – on the skin has an extensive historical background, dating back centuries ago, and has recently regained popularity on social media, […]