Medications

Dec 2, 20234 min

Chin hair

Some women report the development of chin hair as early as puberty while many women note these hairs poking out by their mid-30s....

Sep 11, 20235 min

Dandruff | 8 Drugstore Products & How they work

Dandruff is a term that generally applies to a constellation of flaking and itching of the scalp along with possible dryness and...

May 30, 20233 min

Chemotherapy & Hair Loss

Anagen effluvium is a type of reversible hair loss that can occur within a couple of weeks of initiating certain types of chemotherapy. ...

Oct 23, 20224 min

Cystic Acne and Accutane

Cystic acne by definition has a serious potential for long-term scarring, discomfort, and psychological consequences to self-esteem. Read...

Oct 23, 20226 min

Tretinoin | What is tretinoin and how do I use it?

Tretinoin is available as a prescription topical to treat a number of skin conditions. Read more... Topics What is Tretinoin? Is...

Oct 23, 20224 min

Generic vs Brand Name Medications

From a consumer perspective, the main difference noted between generic and brand name options is cost. Read more... Topics What is a...

Oct 21, 20223 min

Rashes to light | Photosensitivity, Photoallergic, Phototoxicity and Autoimmune

Photosensitive reactions can be either photoallergic or phototoxic... Read on... Topics What is the difference between a photosensitive...

Oct 9, 20223 min

Finasteride for Hair Loss | What you need to know

Photo: Wix In discussing treatment options with patients for male pattern baldness, after topical options, an oral medication called...