Skincare Daily skincare: understanding cleanser pH and the skin barrier relationship Some nights, after rinsing off the day, I notice…
Skincare Sun protection: structure routines when combining retinoids with sunscreen The other afternoon I caught myself squinting at…
Nails Nail health: recognizing nail damage after gel or acrylic applications It started with a tiny lift near my index finger…
Aging Aging skin: differences among retinal, bakuchiol, and other retinoid options Some nights I stand at the sink and wonder why o…
Infections Skin infections: objective differences between viral warts and calluses I used to squint at the bottom of my foot and ask…
Eczema Eczema and atopic skin: build moisturizing routines and avoid irritants I didn’t plan to become the person who reads ing…
Skincare Sun protection: using sunglasses and hats and interpreting the UV index The first warm afternoon of the year always snea…
Eczema Eczema and atopic skin: layering moisturizers and adjusting frequency during flares It took me an embarrassingly long time to realiz…
Acne Acne and oily skin: cleansing sequence and towel hygiene to reduce shine By midafternoon my T-zone used to flash like a t…
Cosmetic Cosmetic dermatology: microneedling basics and typical spacing between sessions If you’d been sitting across from me at a cafรฉ l…
Cancer Skin cancer screening: methods to record mole changes in size and color I didn’t set out to become “the person who photo…
Eczema Eczema and atopic skin: colloidal oatmeal and ceramides in bath routines Some evenings my skin feels like a map of tiny e…
Hair Hair loss and scalp: reading U.S. minoxidil labels and pre-use checkpoints I keep a tiny “pharmacy” in my bathroom drawer—b…