Beyond the Diagnosis: A Melanoma Warrior’s Voice Part 3
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
K-Beauty: The Seoul Food For Your Skin
So we’ve all seen it—Korean beauty (K-beauty) or K-skincare as it’s often called, has taken the US by storm. But it’s not just the beauty scene that has made it to the world stage. You can also see K-pop culture, K-movies and K-dramas. I’ve watched the K-Pop Demon Hunters more than I’d care to admit […]
K-Beauty: Marketing or the Future of Skincare?
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Ink-Credible Facts: What Your Tattoo Artist Wants You To Know
Thinking about getting a tattoo? Not sure where to begin? It’s funny how many patients ask me, do you think it’s ok if I get a tattoo? It’s an awkward moment because I feel as if I am transitioning into a parent instead of their dermatologist. I usually tell them, “You should get a tattoo […]
Your Skin Their Canvas: What You Need to Know About Tattoos
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
No Shame, Just Skin: Common Vaginal and Vulvar Myths Busted
Women don’t often want to talk about it, but no surprise, the questions are there. “Why does my vaginal skin look dark?” or “When is vaginal itching a problem?” or “What is that smell down there?” Most of the time, women spend time and money trying to solve skin issues down there and their first […]
Stop Micromanaging Your Vulva
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
Skin: The Mind and Body Connection
What’s the reason I became a dermatologist? I witnessed how improving the skin had a profound impact on someone’s life—physically and mentally. I was shadowing a local dermatology office and met a psoriasis patient who showed me his scaly, red plaques covering about sixty percent of his body. But his story didn’t end there. He […]
Psoriasis, Mental Health, And The Power To Feel Whole
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis
GLP-1s: Losing the Pounds and Your Hair?
GLP-1 receptor agonists (RA) have taken the healthcare industry and the public by storm. You can’t deny their popularity and expanding utility beyond diabetes and weight loss. We’ve gotten to know some the skin side effects appreciated with GLP-1s including the most famous “Ozempic face” but hair loss has also taken center stage. Restoring health […]