The Skin Journal
Eczema: understanding itch, dryness and ongoing care
Understand eczema triggers, everyday skin care, treatment discussions and warning signs that need prompt assessment.
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Psoriasis: looking beyond the visible patches
Psoriasis is not contagious. Learn about skin and nail changes, treatment choices, joint symptoms and reasons for urgent care.
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Vitiligo: diagnosis, options and realistic expectations
Vitiligo is not contagious, and not every pale patch is vitiligo. Explore diagnosis, sun protection and realistic treatment goals.
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Skin allergy: irritation, contact allergy or hives?
Not every itchy rash has the same cause. Understand contact dermatitis, hives, patch testing and emergency warning signs.
Read the articleSkin tags and warts: know the difference before removal
Skin tags and warts can look similar but need different decisions. Learn why diagnosis matters and how to avoid unsafe removal.
Read the articleAcne: controlling breakouts and reducing lasting marks
Acne needs a consistent plan, not harsh scrubbing. Understand different lesions, skin care, treatment goals and reasons to seek help.
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Acne aftermath: dark marks are not the same as scars
Effective scar care starts with identifying the change: flat marks, depressed scars or raised scars. Learn about assessment and realistic options.
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Melasma and pigmentation: start with the cause
Melasma and post-inflammatory marks need different decisions. Learn about light protection, treatment planning and realistic expectations.
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Chemical peels: matching the procedure to the skin
Chemical peels vary in depth, recovery and risk. Learn what to discuss before treatment and why strong home peels can cause harm.
Read the articleMicroneedling: what to understand before treatment
Understand microneedling for texture and selected scars, suitability checks, hygiene, recovery and the important distinction from RF treatment.
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Hair loss in women: understanding the pattern and the cause
How temporary shedding, inherited thinning, and breakage differ, and when your scalp needs assessment.
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When are hair-growth procedures worth considering?
Understand the possible role of additional procedures, their limitations, and the questions to ask after diagnosis.
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Scalp conditions and what they mean for hair health
Dandruff, psoriasis, fungal infection, and folliculitis can overlap in appearance. Learn why the diagnosis matters.
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Laser hair removal: alexandrite or Nd:YAG?
How skin tone, hair characteristics, preparation, and safety guide the choice of laser technology.
Read the articleFractional CO2: uses, recovery, and realistic expectations
What resurfacing may improve, how recovery varies, and which symptoms need medical review.
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Hydrafacial-style treatments: what should you expect?
Understand water-assisted cleansing, exfoliation, and hydration, with device identity and realistic expectations in mind.
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Botulinum toxin and fillers: differences, uses, and precautions
How reducing muscle activity differs from changing volume, and what to discuss before any injection.
Read the articleSkin boosters and collagen stimulators: what is the difference?
Why the material, product, and goal matter more than the label on a skin-quality treatment.
Read the articleHow to choose an aesthetic treatment that fits your needs
A practical guide to goals, alternatives, recovery, risks, and cost, with room to decide without pressure.
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Skincare after aesthetic procedures: principles and warning signs
Follow an aftercare plan suited to your procedure and recognise symptoms that need review or urgent help.
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