Dermatology care, explained.
Articles from board-certified dermatologists on hair loss, skin care, shaving waivers, mole checks, and prescriptions, and how safe online care actually works.
Razor bumps treatment: what helps pseudofolliculitis barbae?
Razor bumps come from hairs curling back into the skin. Here's what actually helps pseudofolliculitis barbae, from technique to treatment.
Read more →Skin careAcne prescription online: when a dermatologist may help
Acne is one of the best fits for online dermatology. Here's how a remote visit works, what may be prescribed, and when to be seen in person.
Read more →Skin careTretinoin vs. retinol: what's the difference?
Tretinoin and retinol are related but not the same. Here's how prescription strength compares with over-the-counter, and how to choose.
Read more →PrescriptionsPrescription refills online: what dermatology medications can be reviewed?
If you're already on a dermatology medication, an online refill review can renew it when it's still appropriate. Here's how it works and what's included.
Read more →PrescriptionsCan an online dermatologist prescribe creams or antibiotics?
Online dermatologists can prescribe many topical and oral medications when it's medically appropriate. Here's what that includes and where the limits are.
Read more →Skin careOnline dermatologist for a rash: when photos can help
Many rashes can be evaluated well from clear photos and a short history, but some need in-person care. Here's how to tell, and how online review works.
Read more →Hair lossCan you get a hair loss prescription online?
Yes, when it's medically appropriate. Here's how an online dermatologist evaluates hair loss and what they can prescribe after reviewing your photos and history.
Read more →Hair lossFinasteride side effects: what patients should know
Most people tolerate finasteride well, but the possible side effects deserve a clear, honest explanation. Here's what to know before you start.
Read more →Hair lossOral minoxidil vs. topical minoxidil: what's the difference?
Minoxidil comes as a pill and as a topical you apply to the scalp. Here's how the two compare and how a dermatologist decides which may fit you.
Read more →Hair lossOral minoxidil side effects: what to watch for
Low-dose oral minoxidil is usually well tolerated, but it has real side effects worth understanding. Here's what's common, what's rare, and when to check in with a clinician.
Read more →PrescriptionsHow much does a dermatology telehealth visit cost?
Online dermatology should be priced like the rest of your life: clearly. Here's what a dermatology telehealth visit costs at DocBright, what's included, and how medication and pharmacy costs work separately.
Read more →Skin checksWhen to get a suspicious mole checked
Most moles are harmless, but knowing the warning signs matters. Here are the ABCDEs and how a dermatologist photo review fits alongside in-person care.
Read more →Shaving waiversMilitary shaving waivers and razor bumps
Razor bumps (pseudofolliculitis barbae) are the most common reason service members seek a shaving waiver. Here's how the condition and the documentation work.
Read more →Hair lossLow-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss
Low-dose oral minoxidil has become one of the most-asked-about hair loss treatments. Here's how it works, who it suits, and what a dermatologist checks before prescribing.
Read more →Hair lossFinasteride for hair loss
Finasteride is the most-studied oral medication for male-pattern hair loss. Here's how it works, who it suits, and what to weigh before starting.
Read more →Skin careStarting tretinoin: the first 12 weeks
Tretinoin works, but the first few weeks can be rocky. Here's how to start slowly, manage irritation, and stick with it.
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