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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16 articles
Skin · 5 min read
Acne
What causes spots, how to treat them gently, and how to prevent dark marks afterwards.
Skin · 5 min read
Sunscreen for dark skin
Yes, darker skin needs sunscreen. Here is why, and how to choose one without a white cast.
Skin · 5 min read
Keloids
Raised scars that grow beyond the original wound, and how to lower your risk.
Hair · 5 min read
Traction alopecia
Hair loss from tight styles, and how to catch it while it can still recover.
Hair · 4 min read
Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA)
Scarring hair loss at the crown, most common in women of African descent; early care matters.
Hair · 4 min read
Relaxer safety
How to reduce burns, breakage and scalp damage if you choose to relax your hair.
Hair · 4 min read
Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis
Flaky, itchy scalp and greasy scale on the face, and how medicated shampoos help.
Nails · 4 min read
Gel, acrylic and UV lamp safety
How to enjoy salon manicures while protecting your nails and skin.
Body · 4 min read
Body odour
What causes it, an effective daily ritual, and when a change in smell matters.
Body · 4 min read
Excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis)
When sweating is more than the heat explains, and the treatments that help.
Body · 4 min read
Body acne (chest and back)
Spots on the chest, back and shoulders, and how to clear them without dark marks.
Skin · 5 min read
How to spot fake and dangerous creams
Counterfeit and "mixed" creams are common. Here are the warning signs, and what to do if you suspect one.
Skin · 4 min read
Skin changes in pregnancy
Melasma, dark lines, stretch marks and which products to pause.
