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Dermatology

Acne, eczema, psoriasis, sun protection: understanding everything about the human body's largest organ.

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Articles in Dermatology

Adult Acne: Why It Persists and How to Treat It

Dermatology

Adult Acne: Why It Persists and How to Treat It

Hormones, stress, diet: factors that perpetuate acne after 25 and validated dermatological approaches.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Atopic Eczema: Strategies to Soothe Flare-ups

Dermatology

Atopic Eczema: Strategies to Soothe Flare-ups

Understand the mechanism of atopic dermatitis and adopt a skincare routine that reduces the frequency and intensity of flare-ups.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Psoriasis: Much More Than a Skin Problem

Dermatology

Psoriasis: Much More Than a Skin Problem

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease. Understanding its mechanisms helps to live better with it and choose the right treatments.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Sunscreen: Separating Fact from Fiction

Dermatology

Sunscreen: Separating Fact from Fiction

The sun is essential but dangerous in excess. An overview of evidence-based dermatological recommendations.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Melanoma: Warning Signs to Know

Dermatology

Melanoma: Warning Signs to Know

The ABCDE rule helps identify suspicious moles. Melanoma detected early has a survival rate of over 95%.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Rosacea: Understanding and Treating Facial Redness

Dermatology

Rosacea: Understanding and Treating Facial Redness

Rosacea affects 5% of adults. Identifying its triggers and suitable treatments can help achieve a soothed complexion.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Hair Loss: When Should You Worry?

Dermatology

Hair Loss: When Should You Worry?

Androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, iron deficiency: identify the cause to choose the right treatment.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Warts: How to Get Rid of Them Effectively

Dermatology

Warts: How to Get Rid of Them Effectively

Caused by the human papillomavirus, warts affect one in three children. Overview of available treatments.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Psoriasis: Solutions That Change Patients' Lives

Dermatology

Psoriasis: Solutions That Change Patients' Lives

Creams, phototherapy, biologics: psoriasis now has very effective treatments.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Vitiligo: understanding skin depigmentation

Dermatology

Vitiligo: understanding skin depigmentation

Phototherapy, topical JAK inhibitors: novelties against vitiligo.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Dry winter skin: a routine that actually repairs the barrier

Dermatology

Dry winter skin: a routine that actually repairs the barrier

Why moisturising within three minutes of washing makes the biggest difference.

Dr. Léa Fontaine
Sunscreen: how to use it so it actually works

Dermatology

Sunscreen: how to use it so it actually works

Quantity, reapplication and shade beat the SPF number on the bottle.

Dr. Léa Fontaine
Scabies: relentless night-time itching

Dermatology

Scabies: relentless night-time itching

Where the burrows appear, why the whole household must be treated, and how to stop reinfestation.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Athlete's foot and fungal nails: persistent but curable

Dermatology

Athlete's foot and fungal nails: persistent but curable

Why the fungus thrives between the toes, what treatment duration is really needed, and how to avoid relapse.

Dr. Sophie Renard
Alopecia areata: sudden round patches of hair loss

Dermatology

Alopecia areata: sudden round patches of hair loss

Why patches appear overnight, what predicts regrowth, and the treatments that changed recently.

Dr. Sophie Renard