What does Perioral Dermatitis mean? I have to break it down to answer. Perioral is formed from the words peri, which means around and oral, which means mouth. Dermatitis means inflammation or eczema. Perioral Dermatitis...

Introduction: Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life when she stops having periods and gradually enters a new phase. This life-changing transition is known for its hormonal changes that affect various aspects of...

What are dark circles under the eyes? Periorbital, or more Danish, very thin skin around the eyes. So thin that you can close your eyes and still see whether it is day or night. It's...

What is Keratosis Pilaris? Small red or skin-colored bumps on the back of the upper arms, outer thighs and sometimes on the face. Keratosis Pilaris is clogged hair follicles, hair follicles that are keratinized, have...

What are strawberry legs? These are the hair follicles, or enlarged pores, that contain a mixture of oil, hair, bacteria and dead skin. When the above is exposed to hair removal and air, especially fat...

Welcome to your ultimate guide to hyperpigmentation—also known by various names like Freckles, Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH), Solar Lentigo, and Melasma. If you're looking for in-depth knowledge about treating dark spots and uneven skin tone, you've...

What are blackheads? No, it's not a live worm in your skin, and no, blackheads are not contagious. I know this article is long, but I promise you that by the time you're done, you'll...

Dry hands that crack - why do they do it? There are two reasons why your hands may be exposed, one is eczema the other is water. With both, fissures can occur. Fissures are the...

What are enlarged pores? Enlarged pores are depressions in the skin surface of the face that contain one or more openings to the ducts that carry sweat and oil from their respective glands, e.g. the...