Pimple patches, or hydrocolloid patches, have rapidly become a staple in many individual’s skin care routines. The reality behind their function may seem almost too good to be true. How can a small “sticker” that you slap onto a pimple, go to bed, and wake up with result in a flatter, calmer spot? Originally developed for wound care, hydrocolloid patches are now widely used for acne and there is growing evidence highlighting their benefits, along with some important caveats .

What is earwax impaction? Our ears naturally produce a substance called earwax, or cerumen, which is typically wax-like and brownish in color. This is a normal bodily process that helps clean the ear canal by trapping everyday debris and preventing dirt from reaching the sensitive inner parts of the ear. The amount of earwax produced varies among individuals—most people have a normal level, while some experience excessive production, which can lead to cerumen impaction. Earwa

Written by Olivia Orr, RN BSN Dizziness? Nausea? A ringing sound in your ear? Light sensitivity? Vestibular migraine is often the culprit. You don't have to have a headache to experience a migraine attack, and many people with vestibular migraine do not have headache. Dizziness is their biggest enemy. What is Vestibular Migraine? Vestibular migraine (VM) is a migraine subtype characterized by dizziness, vertigo, light and sound sensitivity, tinnitus (ear ringing), ear press