
Awkward Questions You Actually Should Ask Your Dermatologist
Intimidated by your doctor? You shouldn’t be. You’re putting your care in the hands of an expert and have a right to know more about them. Keep it light and

Intimidated by your doctor? You shouldn’t be. You’re putting your care in the hands of an expert and have a right to know more about them. Keep it light and

I just got diagnosed with psoriasis. What should I know? The first thing to know is that the science behind psoriasis has come a long way and is improving every

Not An Allergen Your Kids … & Whoever Else You Spent Lockdown With Quarantines tested us: our resolve, discipline, physical health, mental health, patience, and more. Never having a break

Not An Allergen … but barely Knitting The potential contact allergens that could be involved in this popular craft are numerous … Formaldehydes in the preservation of wool and wooden

Allergen Fragrance Mix The American Contact Dermatitis Society named Fragrance the Allergen Of The Year of 2007 … and there are so many that they’re in groups (Fragrance Mix I

Allergen Oleamidopropyl Dimethylamine “Amido-amine” surfactants are popular “safer” alternatives to SLS. But while SLS and SLES can be irritants (especially in higher concentrations), they are not allergens. Amido-amines are. OleAMIDOpropyl

Not An Allergen … but be careful Fluorides Popular in toothpastes and other oral care products, found in some topical steroids, and added to tap water in some countries, fluoride

Not An Allergen Probiotics These “good bugs” are the focus of a growing number of research studies — and rightfully so! After decades of antibiotic overuse, it turns out that

Not An Allergen Ube (Purple Yam) Originally from the Philippines where it is a staple in the local cuisine (especially in sweets), this Instagram-fave food is not a top contact