Retinoids, vitamin C, niacinamide, peptides, sunscreen. The actives that have evidence, the actives that do not, and routine sequencing.
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…
Perioral dermatitis causes, zero therapy, topical metronidazole, pimecrolimus, and azelaic acid, oral doxycycline protocols, steroid taper steps, and rosacea…