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What is that white spot on my child’s face?

Pityriasis alba is a harmless skin condition that appears as hypopigmented (or lighter) patches on the face or arms mainly in children.  Sometimes mild redness and fine scaling are seen with this condition as well.  It is thought to be a low-grade type of eczema and those with eczema or atopic dermatitis are more prone…

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What Are Retinoids? Should I Be Using Retinoids?

Texture improvement, collagen production, minimized wrinkles, and anti-inflammatory properties are benefits of using retinoids!