You look in mirror and your eyes go straight to that dark patch on your cheek. Maybe it’s from an old pimple. Maybe it’s from a summer with no sunscreen. You’re not sure anymore. It doesn’t want to leave. Dark spots on the face don’t hurt. They don’t itch. But they still bother people more … Read more
There’s a unique kind of frustration that comes with cystic acne. You actually feel it before you can even see it — a hard, tender lump building up under your skin. Usually a day or two before it fully forms. Unlike a normal pimple that rises to the surface, forms a head and clears up … Read more
Maybe you notice small bump on wrist. They show up out of nowhere. Or maybe your dentist pointed out white lacy patches inside your cheek during a checkup. Either way you probably went home and searched for answers and end up more confuse than before. That’s usually how people first learn about lichen planus. It’s … Read more
I still remember that one summer — I was rushing before a pool party and just did a “quick shave,” thinking it’d be fine. Ten minutes later my legs looked like mosquitoes had attacked them. Tiny red bumps everywhere. Itchy as heck. Definitely not the smooth summer legs I was hoping for. If you’ve ever … Read more
I still remember that one July morning like it was yesterday — the day I finally quit plain sunscreen for good. It was blazing hot out, I put on my usual SPF before running out for coffee, and by the time my drink was ready, my face had turned ghost white. Like, full white-cast situation. … Read more