Healthy Body

Psoriasis on Black skin often looks different than the red, inflamed patches seen on lighter skin. It typically shows up as thick plaques that are purple, violet, dark brown, or ashy gray in color. The scales are often silvery-white or gray, and the affected areas may feel darker or lighter than the surrounding skin after … Read more

Frizzy curly hair is not a sign of damage. It is often just a sign that your hair needs moisture and the right technique. The quickest way to reduce frizz is to lock moisture into your hair while it is still wet and avoid touching it until it is completely dry. The real fix is … Read more

Your skin is waterproof because of a specific mix of substances it makes on its own. The key players are sebum, which is an oily wax produced by sebaceous glands, and lipids found between skin cells, mainly ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids. Together with certain proteins like filaggrin that create a tight physical barrier, these … Read more

Clobetasol propionate is a super-high-potency topical corticosteroid. When you apply it to your skin, absorption into the outer layers begins within minutes. Most of the medication that will be absorbed does so within the first 30 to 60 minutes after application. The full therapeutic effect, however, takes longer to appear — usually several days of … Read more

Using a microneedle roller for hair growth is a straightforward process: clean your scalp and the roller, roll gently over thinning areas in multiple directions, apply a serum or minoxidil afterward, and sanitize the roller for reuse. Most people do this once a week. The goal is to create tiny micro-injuries in the scalp that … Read more

If you are pregnant and wondering whether you can still dye your hair, the short answer is yes — it is generally considered safe. Major health organizations including the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) say that hair dye is safe to use during pregnancy. The concern comes from the fact that your body … Read more