Fact: The pregnancy glow is real. But while you have seriously stunning skin to look forward to as a mama-to-be, there’s also a chance you’ll experience some seriously frustrating hormone-related hyperpigmentation. Often referred to as “the mask of pregnancy,” melasma — brown spots that appear on your face, mainly your forehead, cheeks, and upper lip — is super-common amongst expecting moms. Not an expecting...

Rashes are zero fun. If you have inflamed, itchy red skin for any reason, we feel your pain. Trying to figure out what’s going on? Itchy red skin can occur for dozens of reasons, but if your skin is also powdery, greasy, and covered in yellowish or white crusty scales you likely have yourself seborrheic (pronounced seb-oh-ree-ick) dermatitis. This chronic inflammatory skin disorder is...

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that results in plaque formation on the surface of the skin. The exact cause of this disorder is unknown, but it’s likely the result of problems with the body’s autoimmune system. Psoriasis typically affects the skin on the scalp, joints, hands, and lower body, including the knees, elbows, lower back, feet and genitals. Adults and children can be...