
Skin · 5 min read
Light patches: pityriasis alba, vitiligo and tinea versicolor
Three common causes of pale patches, how to tell them apart, and which ones need a doctor.
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Skin · 5 min read
Three common causes of pale patches, how to tell them apart, and which ones need a doctor.

Skin · 5 min read
What causes spots, how to treat them gently, and how to prevent dark marks afterwards.

Skin · 5 min read
Yes, darker skin needs sunscreen. Here is why, and how to choose one without a white cast.
Shaving, beards, hair loss, sweat and routines for men and boys.

Skin · 5 min read
Three common causes of pale patches, how to tell them apart, and which ones need a doctor.

Skin · 5 min read
What causes spots, how to treat them gently, and how to prevent dark marks afterwards.

Skin · 5 min read
Yes, darker skin needs sunscreen. Here is why, and how to choose one without a white cast.
Babies', children's and teenagers' skin, hair and nails, written for parents and carers.

Skin · 5 min read
Three common causes of pale patches, how to tell them apart, and which ones need a doctor.

Skin · 5 min read
Yes, darker skin needs sunscreen. Here is why, and how to choose one without a white cast.

Children · 4 min read
A fungal infection that causes scaly patches and hair loss, common in children.