Skin Care During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and Why Your Skin Feels Weird

Skin Care During Pregnancy: What’s Safe, What’s Not, and Why Your Skin Feels Weird

If you're pregnant (or planning to be) and suddenly questioning every product in your bathroom, you’re not alone ....

By Mary Alice Mina, MDJanuary 26, 2026
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Inflammaging: The Silent Skin Agitator Behind Premature Aging

Inflammaging: The Silent Skin Agitator Behind Premature Aging

You’ve likely heard about inflammation as it relates to chronic disease, but in dermatology, there’s another form that’s quietly gaining attention: inflammaging ....

By Mary Alice Mina, MDJanuary 12, 2026
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Topical Estrogen for Perimenopausal Skin: What Women in Midlife Should Know

Topical Estrogen for Perimenopausal Skin: What Women in Midlife Should Know

Many women in their 40s and 50s notice significant changes in their skin, often with little warning. These changes may include increased dryness, a rough or crepey texture, dullness, and ...

By Mary Alice Mina, MDDecember 24, 2025
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How Supplements Can Support Your Skin and Hair Health, When Used the Right Way

How Supplements Can Support Your Skin and Hair Health, When Used the Right Way

Many people turn to supplements in hopes of getting clearer skin, fuller hair, and better energy. But while these products may help, they’re not magic pills ....

By Mary Alice Mina, MDOctober 27, 2025
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Brows in Midlife: What to Know About Microblading, Ombre, and Tattooing

Brows in Midlife: What to Know About Microblading, Ombre, and Tattooing

If you’ve noticed your brows looking thinner, sparser, or just not what they used to be, you’re not imagining it ....

By Mary Alice Mina, MDSeptember 22, 2025
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What Is Teledermatology -- And Can It Really Work for Your Skin?

What Is Teledermatology -- And Can It Really Work for Your Skin?

Let’s be honest: Between work, family, and everyday responsibilities, getting to a dermatologist’s office can feel nearly impossible. But skin issues don’t wait ...

By Mary Alice Mina, MDSeptember 2, 2025
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