Hidradenitis Suppurativa
By Hanna Sutton Everyone flinches when something goes bump in the night, but what is your initial reaction when there’s a new bump on your skin? Though bumps on the skin are most likely something as benign as acne or…
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Melanoma in People with Darker Skin
By: Hanna Sutton Melanin is the brown pigment responsible for giving African Americans their darker complexion and for giving most Caucasians tan skin when they are exposed to sunlight. Increased melanin production in African Americans offers some protection from the…
Soaps for Sensitive Skin
Lauren Fanta Soap. It has been engrained in all of our minds to wash with soap and water, but do we really know what we are using to cleanse our skin? Soap is a mixture of fats, oils, and an…
Dr. Amy Derick describes how washing your face can significantly reduce stress
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Molluscum
Hannah Caroompas Molluscum contagiosum is a virus that, as the name suggests, is contagious. The appearance of bumps that are often flesh colored or pink, dome shaped, and have a dimple in the center are the only symptom of infection.…
Top Tips: Encourage Side Projects And Be The Best by OPEN Forum
Dr. Amy Derick presents on MSNBC’s Top Tips: Encourage Side Projects And Be The Best by OPEN Forum Watch Video…
CoolSmooth: The New CoolScultping Applicator You’ve Been Waiting For
By: Hannah Heimdal If you have been dreaming of a non-invasive, FDA-cleared way to sculpt problematic areas of the body – you’re in luck! CoolSculpting has made this dream a reality for many. This technology is based on cryolipolysis, a…
More Harm than Good: The Infamous Base Tan
Lauren Fanta With spring break right around the corner, you may hear the phrase “base tan” being used more often. The age-old myth goes something like “if you get a base tan, then you will avoid burning while tanning.” According…
Risk of Skin Cancer
Lauren Fanta If you have a history of basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), it may have been a huge relief to hear the diagnosis was not malignant melanoma. Malignant melanoma accounts for less than 1% of…
Psoriasis vs Eczema
By: Lauren Fanta With colder months approaching, as is the inevitable discomfort of itchy, dry skin. Now is the time to get your psoriasis or eczema under control. Although both are considered inflammatory skin conditions, understanding the difference between psoriasis…