SkinChecklist
LED Face Masks at Home: 5 Checks Before You Spend
Red and blue light masks can cost as much as a round of facials. Here is what dermatologists say they can and can't do, and how to protect your eyes and skin.
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Skin
Adult acne, dark patches, bumps and redness. Evidence over hype for the skin you’re in.
SkinExplainer
Mole-Check Apps and Online Skin Visits: What They Can't Rule Out
Snapping a photo of a worrying spot for an app or an online dermatologist is quick and cheap. A review of skin cancer apps found they can't be relied on to catch every cancer. Here is how to use them safely.
SkinChecklist
Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris: Three Questions About the Diagnosis
Clarify the recorded type, the purpose of any tests and the changes your team needs to hear about.
SkinChecklist
Retinol After 50: 5 Checks Before You Buy Another Serum
Retinol is one of the few anti-aging ingredients with trial evidence in older skin. Whether a pricey bottle delivers depends on details the front label rarely shows.
SkinChecklist
Steatocystoma Multiplex: Three Treatment Goals to Clarify
Ask what a proposed procedure or medicine is meant to change in your confirmed condition, and how that change will be reviewed.
SkinMyth buster
Subcorneal Pustular Dermatosis: What an Infection Check Can Clarify
Separate the purpose of an infection sample from the diagnosis your dermatologist is assessing.
SkinMyth buster
Sunscreen Pills: What the FDA Says and What the Fern Extract Research Shows
Supplements promise sun protection from the inside out. The FDA has said no pill can replace sunscreen, and the main ingredient's research is promising but limited.
SkinEvidence check
Vitamin C Serum After 50: What It Can Do and How to Choose One
Vitamin C serums promise brighter, firmer skin. Small studies show modest gains over months, the most effective form is also the most fragile, and it's no stand-in for sunscreen.
SkinWhat to expect
After a Capillaritis Diagnosis: Colour Changes and Review
Ask what to expect from the marks and how observation or itch care fits your own plan.
SkinField notes
After a DSAP Diagnosis: Notes for Your Skin Review
Keep changes, discomfort and treatment questions clear for the dermatologist.
SkinGuide
Erythromelalgia: Discuss Cooling Without Damaging Your Skin
After diagnosis, confirm a cooling approach and a pain plan you can follow.
SkinChecklist
Diagnosed Hailey-Hailey Disease: A Flare-Plan Checklist
Confirm early treatment instructions, practical adjustments and when to contact the team.
