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Your skin questions, answered by board-certified dermatologists. Plain-English routines, mole-check guides, ingredient deep-dives and seasonal advice — all reviewed by clinicians, not influencers.
Meet our dermatologists
Dr. Anand S. Urhekar
MD Dermatology · 25+ yrs · Section Head, M.P. Shah Hospital Nairobi · Former UN Dermatologist
Dr. Urhekar is a board-certified dermatologist with over 25 years of practice across Africa, the Middle East and Asia. As Section Head of Dermatology at M.P. Shah Hospital Nairobi and a former UN dermatologist, he specialises in tropical skin disease, Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin care and global health.
Read full clinical bioDr. Celina Kazumi Iwasa
GMC-Registered · UK Hospital + Private Practice · Skin Cancer Screening Specialist
Dr. Iwasa is a GMC-registered dermatologist working across UK hospital and private practice settings. She specialises in skin cancer screening, mole assessment and dermoscopy, with a focus on UK and European patients across Fitzpatrick I–IV skin types.
Read full clinical bioDaily Skincare Routines
Step-by-step morning and evening routines from our dermatologists.
The Dermatologist's Morning Skincare Routine (Step by Step)
The exact 6-step AM routine a dermatologist actually follows.
Nighttime Skincare: What a Dermatologist Actually Recommends
Repair, retinoid layering and the PM mistakes to stop.
How to Build a Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin
A 4-product routine for reactive, easily-irritated skin.
Skincare for Dark Skin Tones: A Dermatologist's Guide
Routines and ingredients tuned for Fitzpatrick IV–VI.
The Minimalist Skincare Routine (3 Products Only)
Cleanser, moisturiser, sunscreen — and why that's enough.
Anti-Ageing Skincare: When to Start and What Actually Works
Retinol, peptides and antioxidants — when to start each.
Common Skin Concerns
Practical, dermatologist-led answers to the questions we hear most.
Acne at Every Age: A Dermatologist Explains Why It Happens
Teen, adult and post-menopausal acne — different causes, different fixes.
Eczema vs Dry Skin: How to Tell the Difference
Six visual differences — and how to test it at home.
Dark Spots and Hyperpigmentation: Causes and Treatments
Why dark spots form and the four ingredient classes that work.
Why Is My Skin So Itchy? A Dermatologist's Checklist
Twelve causes of itchy skin — from dry skin to liver disease.
Rosacea: Signs, Triggers, and What a Dermatologist Recommends
What rosacea looks like, the 8 most common triggers, treatment.
Fungal Skin Infections: What They Look Like and How to Treat Them
Ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and tinea — full visual guide.
Skin Cancer & Mole Checks
Dermatologist-grade guidance for self-checks and warning signs.
The ABCDE Rule: How Dermatologists Check Moles
Asymmetry, border, colour, diameter, evolving — explained with examples.
When Should You Worry About a Mole? A Dermatologist Answers
The 7 specific changes that warrant a dermatologist visit.
Skin Cancer in Dark Skin: What Most People Don't Know
Acral melanoma, late diagnosis, and the screening blind spot.
Sun Damage vs Skin Cancer: How to Tell the Difference
Solar lentigos, actinic keratosis, BCC, melanoma — visual guide.
How Often Should You Get a Skin Check?
By risk profile: every 3, 6, 12 or 24 months — and when to escalate.
Ingredients & Treatments
Cut through marketing — what actually works and how to use it safely.
Retinol: A Dermatologist's Complete Guide
Strengths, frequency, side effects and the right starter routine.
Niacinamide, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid — Which Do You Actually Need?
Side-by-side: what each does, what it doesn't, and how to layer.
Chemical Peels at Home: What's Safe and What's Not
AHA, BHA, PHA — strengths, frequency and the red lines.
Steroid Creams: When to Use Them and When to Stop
Hydrocortisone vs prescription steroids — and the rebound risk.
Natural Remedies for Skin: What Dermatologists Actually Think
Tea tree, aloe, honey, oatmeal — what the evidence says.
Seasonal & Lifestyle
How summer, stress, travel and pregnancy reshape your skincare.
Summer Skincare: A Dermatologist's Non-Negotiables
Five things you cannot skip in summer — and why.
How Stress Affects Your Skin (and What to Do About It)
Cortisol, breakouts, flares — and the 4 evidence-backed fixes.
Skincare While Travelling: A Dermatologist's Carry-On Essentials
Flights, climate change, hotel water — the travel-proof routine.
Pregnancy Skincare: What's Safe According to a Dermatologist
What to stop, what to swap, and what's still safe in pregnancy.
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