Dermatology 101

Dermatology 101 offers essential information on skin health, common conditions, treatments, and skincare routines, helping individuals understand and care for their skin effectively.


  • Why Is My Itchy Ring Finger Left Hand Acting Up? Let’s Get Real

    Why Is My Itchy Ring Finger Left Hand Acting Up? Let’s Get Real

    (img by wikiHow) What’s Up With That Tingle? Let’s get right into it. You’re sitting there, maybe mindlessly scrolling, maybe sipping tea, and suddenly… there it is. That odd, persistent itch on your left ring finger. Not your thumb. Not your wrist. That finger—the one where, for some of us, a wedding ring lives, or […]

  • Bed Bugs Actual Size Chart: Your Guide to the Tiny Sleep Wreckers

    Bed Bugs Actual Size Chart: Your Guide to the Tiny Sleep Wreckers

    Bet You Didn’t Notice Confession time: Have you ever woken up, bleary-eyed, and spotted a weird reddish mark on your arm? Maybe—you shrugged, thought “spider,” and went on with your day… Only to notice another, then another, and suddenly every tickle in your sheets gives you the creeps. Yup, I’ve been there. And more than […]

  • How to Get Rid of Cupping Marks Fast: Friendly, Natural Fixes That Actually Work

    How to Get Rid of Cupping Marks Fast: Friendly, Natural Fixes That Actually Work

    (img by Resolution Health) Why Is My Skin Spotty? Let’s just say, the first time I rolled out of a cupping session, I wasn’t quite ready for the aftermath. One minute, you’re blissed out, muscles like jelly, and the next… you glance over your shoulder and catch a line-up of polka dots marching across your […]

  • How Long Does Cupping Marks Last? The Real-Life Rundown

    How Long Does Cupping Marks Last? The Real-Life Rundown

    (img by Resolution Health) Why Are These Spots Here? Let’s just get right to it—because if you’re anything like me, you didn’t book your first cupping session hoping to walk out with a polka-dot back. But there you are, maybe in the locker room (or, let’s be honest, eyeing yourself in the bathroom mirror), and […]

  • I Accidentally Washed My Face with Hand Soap: Messy Mornings, Real Skin Lessons

    I Accidentally Washed My Face with Hand Soap: Messy Mornings, Real Skin Lessons

    (img by NORDORA) Wait, Did That Just Happen? You ever have one of those mornings where your brain’s not quite booted up and your hands move on autopilot? That was me… half-asleep, running late, and next thing I know, I accidentally washed my face with hand soap. Twice. Not even fancy “moisturizing” hand soap—just whatever […]

  • Can You Wash Your Face with Hand Soap? The Real Scoop for Your Skin

    Can You Wash Your Face with Hand Soap? The Real Scoop for Your Skin

    (img by Innerbody Research) Why Grabbing Hand Soap Feels So Easy We’ve all been there—late for work, already hangry, maybe your brain’s still in bed… and you’re staring at the sink. Your hand soap’s right there. It’s just so… easy. I mean, it’s got “soap” in the name! After a wild night out (don’t ask), […]

  • Essential Oils for Wound Healing After Surgery: Natural Recovery with a Personal Touch

    Essential Oils for Wound Healing After Surgery: Natural Recovery with a Personal Touch

    (img by GoodRx) Did You Know This? Picture this: 5,000 years ago, someone in ancient Egypt is tending to a battle wound with frankincense resin. Wild, right? Fast-forward to today, and we’re still reaching for plant power—except now the science is starting to catch up. Who would’ve guessed essential oils for wound healing after surgery […]

  • Best Scar Oil After Surgery: Your Go-To Guide for Natural Healing

    Best Scar Oil After Surgery: Your Go-To Guide for Natural Healing

    (img by GoodRx) Wait, Scars Actually Stick Around? Did you ever catch yourself staring at a scar—maybe after your last surgery or a wild childhood accident—and think, “Ugh, will this line ever go away?” You’re definitely not alone. Scars have a knack for making their presence known, sometimes for months or years. And if you […]

  • Can I Put Essential Oil on an Incision? The Real Talk for Curious Healers

    Can I Put Essential Oil on an Incision? The Real Talk for Curious Healers

    Wait, Are Essential Oils a Shortcut? You just had surgery. The incision is neat, maybe itchy…kind of sore. Your aunt, or maybe your yoga instructor, tells you, “Just dab some lavender oil on it!” Simple, right? But, honestly, can i put essential oil on a insision without messing things up? We’re not just talking smoothing […]

  • Axillary Web Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Axillary Web Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Axillary web syndrome (AWS), sometimes called cording or lymphatic cording, describes the rope- or cord-like bands that form just beneath the skin in the underarm region. These cords can also extend partway down the arm and, in uncommon instances, reach as far as the wrist. Causes of axillary web syndrome Although the precise mechanism behind […]