CBD: Buzz Worthy for the Skin, Not the Mind
The skincare market has been flooded with lots of products containing cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the cannabis plant. CBD is found in cannabis, along with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Both CBD and THC are considered cannabinoids. Cannabinoids are compounds that interact with our bodies’ endocannabinoid system. Now CBD is unique in that it has potential therapeutic […]
Joint Effort: CBD and Your Skin
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Don’t Flake Out On Your Scalp
Next to the ears, the scalp is one of the most neglected areas of skin on the body. Many of us forget that the scalp is skin, probably because our hair covers most of it. Out of sight, out of mind. Let’s face it, our hair steals the spotlight. Hair holds cultural and aesthetic value […]
Hair Not Cooperating? Your Scalp is Calling
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Color me Curious: how Skin Color Speaks Through Different Tones
Skin tone is something we’ve all thought about at one point. Often we’re disappointed in how our tone tends to be off, areas that are too light or too dark, or for me, areas that are too pink or red, especially when my rosacea flares. The reality is, we all have different tones to our […]
The Diversity Gap in Psoriasis Care
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Estrogen Cream for Your Face: A Hormonal Glow Up or Blow Up?
Women have long thought of estrogen as being a sign of youthfulness and energy, especially noting a decline in both when menopause hits. In fact, during the first few years of menopause, we lose around 30% of our collagen. To help combat vaginal symptoms of itch, dryness and atrophy, women have used topical estrogen cream […]
Menopause and Your Skin: What Really Happens When Estrogen Drops
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Ink-spired Secrets: A Dermatologist’s Take on Tattoos
Now you might think a dermatologist is anti-tattoo, but this one isn’t. I fully respect the artistic, cultural and personal significance tattoos carry as well as one’s choice to get inked or not. Historically, tattoos have been somewhat taboo in the US but now they are quite mainstream. Around 32% of people in the United […]
Think Before You Ink: The Science Behind Tattoos
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis