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.


  • If an Acid Is Splashed on Your Skin, Wash at Once With Water

    If an Acid Is Splashed on Your Skin, Wash at Once With Water

    (img by Missouri Poison Center) That Split-Second Panic At first, I thought it was nothing—a little fizz, a weird burning scent, a tiny drop on my hand while tinkering with my old car battery. “Just a prickly sting,” I said to myself. But wow, was I wrong. Within minutes my skin was red, throbbing, and […]

  • Age of Bruises Forensic: How Science Reads Your Skin’s Secrets

    Age of Bruises Forensic: How Science Reads Your Skin’s Secrets

    (img by Slideshare) When Bruises Make Us Wonder Have you ever stared at a bruise—yours or someone else’s—and thought, “Hmm, is this new?… Or was it hiding there all along?” Maybe your curiosity kicked in after a clumsy stretch at the gym (that rogue kettlebell, I’m looking at you). Or maybe, like me, you remember […]

  • Age of Bruise Based on Color: The Story Hidden in Your Skin

    Age of Bruise Based on Color: The Story Hidden in Your Skin

    Let’s Peek Under the Skin Okay, quick question—when was the last time you stubbed a toe, bumped an elbow, or whacked your knee against something hard? Unless you’re part cat (jealous if so), you probably can’t remember. But I’m betting you’ve caught yourself rubbing an achy bruise, staring at it, and wondering, “How old is […]

  • Bruise Identifying Chart for Seniors: Colors, Clues & Everyday Wisdom

    Bruise Identifying Chart for Seniors: Colors, Clues & Everyday Wisdom

    (img by State Urgent Care in Starkville, MS) Why Do Bruises Seem Scarier Now? Okay, let’s be real—bruises used to be something you’d get after stubbing your big toe or swinging a little too hard at the backyard barbecue. You’d show it off, maybe whine a bit, and then forget about it. But now that […]

  • Blood Blisters on Skin: Sneaky Spots, Surprising Stories

    Blood Blisters on Skin: Sneaky Spots, Surprising Stories

    Ouch, Where Did That Come From? Have you ever, without warning, looked down and seen a weird, red-purple bubble staring back at you from your finger or toe? It’s one of those moments — like, wait, did I get bitten by a tiny vampire? Nope…it’s a blood blister on skin. Super common, honestly, but somehow […]

  • Senseless White Spot on Body Is Leprosy? What That Numb Patch Might Be Saying

    Senseless White Spot on Body Is Leprosy? What That Numb Patch Might Be Saying

    >Here’s a quirky little fact: Over 200,000 people are diagnosed with leprosy each year, and most miss the earliest, sneakiest hint—a patch of skin that’s gone “senseless”. Gone silent. Sounds dramatic, right? But it happened to a buddy of mine at the gym, so hang tight and let’s get real about what those numb white […]

  • Preseptal Cellulitis ICD 10: Real Talk on That Scary Eyelid Swelling

    Preseptal Cellulitis ICD 10: Real Talk on That Scary Eyelid Swelling

    (img by Moran CORE) When Eyelid Swelling Hits You know that instant spike of panic when you wake up, stumble into the bathroom, look in the mirror, and your eyelid is swollen up like you went ten rounds with a bee? I’ve been there. My kid had it once after what seemed like a harmless […]

  • Red Rash on Lower Legs Above Ankles Pictures: What’s Really Going On?

    Red Rash on Lower Legs Above Ankles Pictures: What’s Really Going On?

    (img by HealthCentral) When It Shows Up Have you ever flopped onto the couch after a long day, yanked off your socks—and there it is. A red rash on your lower legs… parked right above your ankles like some unwelcome guest? Maybe you mutter, “Ugh. Is this normal?” Let’s be real: any new patch of […]

  • Red Skin on Legs Above Ankles: What’s Really Happening?

    Red Skin on Legs Above Ankles: What’s Really Happening?

    Why Are My Ankles Red? Most people don’t realize it, but that red skin on legs above ankles? It’s not always just a harmless flush from hot weather or a pair of new socks. And if you’re anything like me (forever googling weird symptoms at 2 AM), you know the panic that sets in when […]

  • Calcipotriene Side Effects: What to Expect & How to Manage

    Calcipotriene Side Effects: What to Expect & How to Manage

    Thinking about starting calcipotriene for your psoriasis? You probably have a mix of excitement and “what‑if” worries. Let’s cut straight to the chase: what side effects you might see, why they happen, and how you can keep them in check without missing out on the benefits. Below you’ll find a friendly, down‑to‑earth walk‑through that blends […]