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 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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

>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 […]

(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 […]

(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 […]

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 […]

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 […]