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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Shaving, beards, hair loss, sweat and routines for men and boys.
18 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
Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis
Flaky, itchy scalp and greasy scale on the face, and how medicated shampoos help.
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.
Skin · 5 min read
Razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae)
Bumps after shaving are not "just irritation"; here is how to shave without them.
Hair · 4 min read
Bumps on the back of the neck (acne keloidalis nuchae)
Firm bumps at the hairline after short haircuts, and why early care prevents scarring.
Hair · 4 min read
Male-pattern hair loss
Receding temples and crown thinning: what is normal, what works, and what to avoid.
Hair · 4 min read
Beard care
A healthy beard on curly hair: washing, softening and shaping without bumps.
Skin · 4 min read
A simple skincare routine for men
Three steps, five minutes: cleanse, moisturise, protect.
Body · 4 min read
Jock itch (tinea cruris)
An itchy rash in the groin; easy to treat, easy to get back.
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.