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Updated November 2025

When To Use Eye Patches in your Skincare Routine

The skin around the eyes can present notorious challenges. When we stay out too late, spend too much time with our screens, or forget to mind sun exposure, this delicate...

April 04, 2023

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Why Does Eczema Cream Sting? Understanding the Burn

Discover why eczema creams cause stinging and burning sensations. Learn the difference between normal healing and allergic reactions, plus evidence-based techniques to reduce discomfort by 65%.

April 28, 2023

19 min read

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Mold Triggering Your Eczema? Here's What Actually Works

By Jessica Arenas • Updated: August 15, 2025 Have you noticed your skin getting worse in a damp room or after a rainy week? You're not imagining it. Homes with...

March 02, 2023

13 min read

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TSW Recovery Guide: Evidence-Based Healing Timeline

By Jessica Arenas, Lead Research Analyst • Updated: September 25, 2025 If you're reading this, you've probably heard terrifying stories about topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). You're not alone. A clinical...

March 01, 2022

17 min read

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Why Perioral Dermatitis Treatments Fail & What Works

Learn why perioral dermatitis treatments fail and evidence-based solutions that work. Discover hidden triggers, steroid dependency cycles, and the zero therapy approach.

April 25, 2022

16 min read

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Laser Treatment for Perioral Dermatitis: When Traditional Treatments Fail

Discover how laser therapy achieves 92% clearance rates for stubborn perioral dermatitis. Learn about excimer laser, photodynamic therapy, and vascular laser treatments backed by clinical research.

June 27, 2023

24 min read

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