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

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

(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), […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 (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 […]

What is Sudocrem? (img by Marie Claire UK) Sudocrem is a medicated cream mainly used for diaper rash, widely recognized in places such as the United Kingdom and Ireland, though it’s not available for retail sale in the United States. Its principal components include zinc oxide, lanolin, and benzyl alcohol. Its primary application is treating […]

Best for psoriasis: CeraVe Psoriasis Moisturizing Cream Best for elbows and knees: Eucerin UreaRepair PLUS 30% Urea Cream Best facial moisturizer for normal skin: Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion Best body lotion for relieving itch: Cetaphil Daily Smoothing Moisturizer for Rough & Bumpy Skin Best for cracked, dry heels and toes: Gold Bond Ultimate Healing […]