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A young white woman with blond hair wearing a pink sweater and black jeans sits on her couch holding her hand to her fluffy white dog in a bright, calm living room.

Is hard water or an overeager routine harming your skin? Here’s how to tell.

Many triggers cause inflamed, burning skin—especially during the cold and dry months. Learn how to identify the culprit. Plus, how a soft steam can help in more ways than one.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A white woman with long dreadlocks and tattoos wearing a summer dress sits at an outdoor cafe, reading an ebook.

Study reveals on taste buds, tattoos and heat domes

We have taste buds in our organs! A massive heat dome is melting us like cheese! Learn what studies reveal about how our world works in our latest update.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young white woman with short red hair sits on a balcony of her creative home painting a picture. There's greenery off the balcony and southwestern, artsy vibes inside.

The latest sun and skin care tips for a safe summer

Do sunscreen sticks work better than lotion? Does wearing makeup to the beach help or hurt? Are tanning beds dangerous? Learn how to protect your skin in 2024!

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Pensive black lady with makeup and bare shoulders looking away while raising brown cloth in daylight and having light spots on body.

How do I get rid of melasma discoloration?

There is no cure for melasma. But learn how the right prescription medication and skincare routine can help you reduce symptom flares and even out skin tone.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN
A woman wearing a long red dress squats low on the floor and brushes her long brown hair as a small multicolored cat looks at it curiously.

Is it lice or Dandruff? Here’s how to tell.

Have an itchy scalp? Learn how to diagnose the source and treat the itch with over-the-counter and prescription creams, gels and anti-dandruff shampoos.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN
A young Latino father plays on the floor with his two sounds, underneath a tent in their living room, laying on top of blue pillows, snacking from bowls of popcorn.

The best hair loss treatment: Dutasteride vs. Finasteride

Looking to get a hair loss prescription online? Learn the differences between these two effective hair loss medicines to determine which is best for you!

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Black man wearing casual clothes after hair transplant procedure looking for clothes in the fashion store. He has bandanna on his head. Shopping concept.

Does testosterone cause hair loss?

If you have thinning hair or significant hair loss, our experts share what to know about how hormones may play a part. Plus, how to get prescription hair loss medication online.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN
Young couple hugging and smiling while sitting in outdoor patio of coffee shop

Can you get impetigo from kissing someone with a beard?

Dating someone with a beard? Our dermatologist advisor, Dr. Alison Gruen, shares skincare tips to help you avoid impetigo blisters, beard burn, rashes and more.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Senior asian mother with laughing adult daughter talking while drinking tea sitting on couch at home

Is psoriasis hereditary? (And can you avoid it?)

If you have a family member with psoriasis, you’re at higher risk for developing the condition yourself. Here’s what to know about the genetic connection. Plus, how to avoid triggers and find the best prescription treatment for you.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN
Female infected with varicella (chickenpox) virus being upset with her face and chest covered with inflamed acne pimples, taking a selfie

How to get rid of impetigo fast!

Impetigo blisters are uncomfortable and incredibly contagious. Here, our health experts share how to heal them ASAP with prescription treatment.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN
Young woman with olive skin, applying essential oil to hydrate her face as part of her beauty routine.

Does Vaseline help your eyelashes grow?

Are there dangerous side effects to using Vaseline for eyelash growth? And do doctors or pharmacists recommend you try it? We dig into the myths and realities.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN
Curly haired woman with brown skin and tattoos applies mascara at home in front of a mirror.

Where can I buy Latisse?

If you have thin eyelashes (for any reason), only one prescription eyelash treatment is clinically proven to effectively regrow lashes. Our health experts share everything you need to know. Plus, how you can get Latisse online with a $15 consultation.

| By Elizabeth Morrill, RN
Pretty woman in her twenties washing face with soap in bathroom.

Is eczema an autoimmune disease?

Our experts share top tips on soothing dry, itchy skin. Plus, how to get prescription eczema treatment online.

| By Jake Bissaro
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Do eyelash growth serums work?

A range of products promise to deliver thick, lush lashes. But do they work? Let's examine the causes and treatment options for thinning lashes.

| By Jake Bissaro
A young white woman with wearing a white skincare face mask, sunglasses, and a towel on her hair, stands against a wall of ivy and looks at the camera

What do itchy skin and rashes have to do with severe heat?

Summer heat and humidity can flare some skin symptoms. Here’s what to know about heat + eczema, rosacea and melasma. And how Dr. B can help you treat them with an online consultation.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Two laughing young African female friends holding on to a float while swimming together in the ocean on a sunny day.

How extreme heat affects your health (and what to do about it)

A brutal wave puts people with preexisting conditions and pets at high risk for heat-related illness. Explore vetted tips to help you stay cool and in control.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young woman with brown skin and brown Afro hair smiles while touching her cheek and looking off camera. She’s wearing a purple tank and standing against a neutral colored wall.

How to treat the 4 types of rosacea

Did you know there's more than one type of rosacea?! Learn how to tell the four types apart—and how to treat each type.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A young white woman with fair skin and short red hair wearing a white t-shirt puts moisturizer on her face while looking off camera.

Is rosacea an autoimmune disease?

What do rosacea and autoimmune diseases have in common? Our health experts help you sort out fact from fiction.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
Two young white friends pose in their underwear while having fun in the sun. They have dark hair, are smiling, are not wearing makeup and are wearing neutral colors.

Rosacea causes, symptoms and treatment

What causes rosacea and what rosacea treatments can help ease symptoms? Here’s everything you need to know.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A curvy white woman with short brown hair wears a towel wrapped around her. She’s in a room full of plants, looking into a tabletop mirror while applying eye masks below her eyes.

Skin care for rosacea

Not all skin care routines are created equal when it comes to soothing rosacea symptoms. Learn top tips to help you feel cool again.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
A high overhead photograph of a Mediterranean beach with turquoise water to the left and sand dotted with umbrellas and people on the right.

Summer heat means it's time to update your skincare routine!

It’s always smart to show summer skin extra TLC. So we’ve got a history of tanning trends, Dr. B pro tips, and the 411 on UVF clothing.

| By Jacqueline Raposo

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