Skincare Guide - ProtoClinical
Acne Mechanica: Breakouts from Friction, Heat, and Sports Gear
Learn how friction, pressure, heat, and trapped sweat can cause acne mechanica, how to adjust equipment safely, and when acne-like breakouts need...
Seborrheic Keratosis: Waxy Growths, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Learn how seborrheic keratoses typically look, when a changing growth should be examined, how clinicians diagnose them, and what to know about...
Drug-Induced Photosensitivity: Sun Rash, Medications, and What to Do
A practical guide to medication-related sun reactions, common symptoms, medicines that may increase light sensitivity, and safe next steps.
Solar Urticaria: Hives After Sun Exposure, Symptoms, and Treatment
An evidence-based guide to solar urticaria, including rapid hives after light exposure, how it differs from PMLE, phototesting, light protection, treatment options,...
Polymorphic Light Eruption (PMLE): Sun Rash Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
A practical, evidence-based guide to polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), including its delayed sun-triggered rash, diagnosis, sun protection, flare care, and when to...
Paraneoplastic Pemphigus (PAMS): Mouth Sores, Skin Signs, and Diagnosis
An evidence-based guide to paraneoplastic pemphigus (PNP/PAMS), its persistent mouth sores and variable skin findings, tumor associations, diagnostic tests, multidisciplinary treatment, and...
Pemphigus Foliaceus: Superficial Blisters, Diagnosis, and Treatment
An evidence-based guide to pemphigus foliaceus, including its fragile superficial blisters, typical skin-only pattern, biopsy and antibody tests, treatment approaches, and when...
Pemphigoid Gestationis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Learn about pemphigoid gestationis, an uncommon pregnancy-related autoimmune blistering rash, including diagnosis, pregnancy monitoring, treatment, and postpartum flares.
Epidermolysis Bullosa Acquisita: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A practical guide to epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, an uncommon autoimmune blistering disease that weakens the skin and may affect mucous membranes.
Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A guide to mucous membrane pemphigoid, an autoimmune blistering disorder that can scar the mouth, eyes, airway, and other mucosal surfaces.
Hailey-Hailey Disease: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatment
A practical guide to Hailey-Hailey disease, an inherited condition that causes painful, recurring blisters and erosions in skin folds, plus ways to...
Darier Disease: Symptoms, Triggers, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A practical guide to Darier disease, an inherited skin condition that causes recurring rough or crusted bumps, nail changes, heat-related flares, and...