Unfortunately, that’s a common scenario, according to Dr. Mayo. “Pain is usually what causes people to seek care,” she says. “And they often go to the...
Welcome to Ask a Derm, a series from SELF in which board-certified dermatologists answer your pressing questions about skin, hair, and nail health. For this installment,...
Kim Kardashian candidly shared what it’s like to go through a psoriasis flare-up in a recent series of videos on her Instagram Stories. In them, she...
Welcome to Ask a Derm, a series from SELF in which board-certified dermatologists answer your pressing questions about skin, hair, and nail health. For this installment,...
There’s a special hell that is a ripe pimple cropping up in or around your nose. These intruders can be big, painful, and let’s face it,...
Sometimes bumps on your face (or other parts of your body) can be indicative of an allergic reaction to something you ate, wore, or applied on...
Let’s say you’re predisposed to eczema. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, feeling weighed down by, say, that daunting work project or a bill you’re...
On that note, both derms also say you definitely shouldn’t put it on open wounds: Just because it’s anti-inflammatory, that doesn’t mean it’s the most sterile...
Again, salicylic acid is an excellent choice—it’s anti-inflammatory and works by reducing the production of sebum (oil) that contributes to clogged pores, Dr. Lebowitz adds.9 10...
We’ll get straight to the point: The benefits of hyaluronic acid are undeniable, so if it’s not yet part of your skin care routine, you’re missing...