Dermatology
The Best Lip Balms for Avoiding Chapped Lips, According to a Dermatologist
Dry winter lips? Lather on the Aquaphor and say hello to a hydrated pout.
Millions of People Have Psoriasis – and the Pandemic Has Made it Worse
We spoke to experts about the best way to treat the chronic condition.
Google’s New Dermatology App Wasn’t Designed for People With Darker Skin
The company trained the system to recognize different skin conditions. But like Google itself, the app's data has a diversity problem.
DIY ‘Needle-Free’ Lip Fillers Are Still Injections—And Still Dangerous
The hyaluron pen is easy to buy, but medical professionals say that accessibility belies serious risks.
This Is What Happened When I Tried to Treat Cystic Acne With Skincare Products
When I finally went to the doctor, he looked at the scars that dotted my face and asked, “What took you so long to come in?”
Does it Matter That There’s CBD in Your Skincare?
I tried 40 CBD skincare products, read all the excited claims about them, and talked to three dermatologists with strong B.S. detectors about whether they actually work.
We Looked Into the Big Claims Around Blood Facials
They've been around for years (see: Kim K getting a Vampire Facial in 2013), but a new study tries to determine just how effective they really are.
Anxiety's Favorite Canvas for Expressing Itself: Your Face
Negative emotions can trigger or worsen a wide range of conditions like acne, hair-thinning, and psoriasis.
What Is Vitiligo and Why Do People Develop It?
Winnie Harlow and Amy Deanna, models who have vitiligo, are defying the stigma associated with the skin condition but it’s still a burden for many people.
What it Felt Like to Get a Small Tumor Taken Out of My Arm
Lipomas are usually small, benign masses that don't need to be removed. Mine, however, had to go.
Tattoo Parlors Are Bragging About Their 'Healthy' Vegan Tattoos
Is vegan ink actually better for you?
I Thought I Just Had Acne, But It Was Actually a Less Common Skin Condition
Turns out I was in the middle of the demographic for perioral dermatitis.