Topicals with evidence, the actives that don't have it, peels, lasers for skin, and the conditions that resist all of it.
An evidence-based guide to rhinophyma (rosacea nose). Corrects the drinker's nose myth using JAAD severity data, analyzes occult cancer risks, and compares CO2 laser…
An evidence-first guide to TCA peels and TCA Cross. Covers concentration-to-depth mappings, clinical trial outcomes, healing timelines, and dark-skin safety protocols.
An evidence-first guide to topical azelaic acid. Explains the differences between Azelex 20% and Finacea 15%, clinical timelines, pregnancy safety, and usage protocols.
A comprehensive, evidence-first review of spironolactone for adult female acne. Details dosing, timelines, side effects, potassium monitoring, and the cancer warning.
A deep phenol chemical peel offers dramatic resurfacing for severe wrinkles and photoaging but carries cardiac risk. Review formulas, risks, recovery, and costs.
Is hydroquinone banned? Learn why the FDA made OTC hydroquinone illegal via the 2020 CARES Act, approved prescription strengths, ochronosis risks, and evidence-backed…
Does the O-Shot or P-Shot work? Examine the clinical evidence, FDA status of PRP centrifuges, systematic reviews of female sexual dysfunction, the Poulios male ED trial,…
Understand Hori's nevus and nevus of Ota. Learn why topicals fail, which Q-switched and picosecond laser protocols work, and how to manage PIH risk in skin of color.
Dermaplaning removes peach fuzz and exfoliates the skin, but does the hair grow back thicker? We examine the science, the safety rules, and at-home vs in-office risks.
Do collagen powders, drinks, and gummies really work for skin hydration and wrinkles? Read what meta-analyses of clinical trials show regarding dosage, marine vs. bovine…