Retinoids, vitamin C, niacinamide, peptides, sunscreen. The actives that have evidence, the actives that do not, and routine sequencing.
Learn the timeline of retinization, why retinol causes early flaking and breakouts, how to distinguish purging from irritation or allergy, and ramp-up protocols.
Evidence-based guide to perioral hyperpigmentation: melasma vs depilatory PIH vs smoker's melanosis vs Laugier-Hunziker, FDA triple cream, azelaic acid, oral tranexamic…
Evidence-based guide to acanthosis nigricans: insulin-resistance cause, diabetes and PCOS link, GLP-1 weight-loss reversal, tretinoin and TCA peel evidence, laser…
Evidence-based guide to seborrheic dermatitis treatment: ketoconazole 2% Cochrane numbers, new Zoryve (roflumilast) foam approval, flare vs maintenance regimens, and…
Evidence-based guide to Fordyce spots: what they are, removal options (CO2 laser, electrocautery, micro-punch), cost, and PIH risk in skin of color.
Evidence-based guide to telogen effluvium: triggers, recovery timeline, how to tell it from pattern hair loss, blood tests, and minoxidil.
Evidence-based microdermabrasion guide: molecular mechanism, what it can and cannot fix, comparison to HydraFacial, dermaplaning, peels, and microneedling, cost, and…
An evidence-based guide to milia: primary vs secondary causes, why you cannot pop them, safe in-office de-roofing, topical retinoids and acids, and neonatal milia safety.
An evidence-based guide to sebaceous hyperplasia: distinguishing it from basal cell carcinoma, depth anatomy, isotretinoin trial data, CO2 laser, electrodessication, and…
Field-directed actinic keratosis treatment options: 5-FU cream, imiquimod, Levulan plus BLU-U PDT cost and session math, skin-of-color PIH safety, and why Picato was…