Skin Deep: Exploring the Anatomy and Functions of the Body's Largest Organ
The skin, our body's largest organ, is often overlooked despite its vital role in protecting us from external threats and maintaining...
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Ashley Biju
- Mar 30
- 3 min
Understanding Vitiligo: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
What is Vitiligo? Vitiligo is a disease that causes discoloration in skin. We can see through patches of skin to go white, and usually...
Avalon Chen
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Eating for your skin
Nutrition and what we eat is one of the most important factors that support skin health. A diet rich in healthy fats and beneficial...
Martin Grim
- Mar 22
- 3 min
The Three Amigos of Wound Healing: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, and Zinc
Martin Grim, LVN March 18, 2023 There are several important factors that affect the overall health of wounds and the rate of healing....
lisatruett128
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Save the burn for your workout
Summer. Warm weather. Vacations. Longer days of sunlight and more time spent outdoors. What do all these have in common? More sun...
Avalon Chen
- Mar 13
- 3 min
How to Choose a Good Lip Balm
Assessed and Endorsed by the MedReport Medical Review Board Have you noticed sometimes your lips are still dry after applying lip balm?...
Callie Tse
- Mar 5
- 3 min
Understanding Albinism
What is Albinism? Albinism usually refers to oculocutaneous (OCA), a group of genetically inherited disorders, where people lack normal...
aadia26
- Feb 19
- 2 min
The Visible Organ
When we think of organs, usually our minds picture brains, lungs, livers, or hearts. However, all of that is being protected by one of...
Gianna Chandler
- Feb 9
- 3 min
Hypochlorous Acid: The Safest, Most Powerful Wound Wash You’ve Never Heard Of
When I first passed my certification exam and entered into wound care consultation practice at a hospital, I knew nothing of its generic...
Deepali Shrivastava
- Feb 8
- 6 min
Nutritional Impact on Skin Well-being: Unveiling the Crucial Connection
Skin is the body's largest organ, and serves as a protective barrier. While various factors influence skin health, nutrition plays a...
Joana Jorge
- Jan 11
- 3 min
Understanding chilblains: our skin against the cold weather
Introduction As the winter chill sets in, some people may experience a skin condition appearing on the body extremities characterized by...
Bridget Ibitoye
- Jan 10
- 4 min
Frozen Danger: Understanding Frostbite
While winter brings many joys, it also presents risks to our health. One such danger is frostbite, a condition caused by exposure to...
Dalya Laban
- Dec 26, 2023
- 4 min
AI-Powered Apps for Skin Cancer Detection
In recent years, the intersection of healthcare and technology has witnessed remarkable advancements, with artificial intelligence (AI)...
marinoannalisa3
- Dec 4, 2023
- 3 min
Beyond the redness: Perioral Dermatitis
Perioral dermatitis is a common facial rash that appears in the area surrounding the mouth. Typically, it presents as a red, slightly...
Sophia Li
- Oct 31, 2023
- 3 min
Topical Steroid Creams: What Are The Risks?
What are Topical corticosteroids? Your skin has been itchy, red, and inflamed for the longest time. How do you fix it? The most common...
Ava Fromm
- Oct 18, 2023
- 2 min
Saving you from sunburns
Assessed and Endorsed by the MedReport Medical Review Board Did you know? A third of adult Americans get sunburned at least once a year;...
Callie Tse
- Oct 3, 2023
- 3 min
Sunlight: Nature's Intended Remedy
Assessed and Endorsed by the MedReport Medical Review Board Effective and free... what more could you want? It turns out that natural...
Farhan Iqbal
- Jul 28, 2023
- 3 min
Eczema: Uncomfortable in Your Own Skin
What is Eczema? My tablemate used to scratch his arm frequently, and he once shared with me that he had eczema. So, what exactly is...
Mei Chen
- Apr 16, 2023
- 3 min
Vitiligo: A Rare Autoimmune Disorder Explained
Gain an overview of vitiligo by learning about symptoms, causes, science, diagnosis, and treatments!
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