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title: "Skin Concerns — School of Dermatology"
url: https://schoolofdermatology.com/topics/skin-concerns
description: "Targeted guidance for specific skin issues including acne, hyperpigmentation, barrier damage, rosacea, and more. Real solutions backed by dermatological research."
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# Skin Concerns

Targeted guidance for specific skin issues including acne, hyperpigmentation, barrier damage, rosacea, and more. Real solutions backed by dermatological research.

## Aging

Evidence-based guides to understanding and treating skin aging — from collagen loss and wrinkles to retinol routines and red light therapy.

Browse Aging Articles
https://schoolofdermatology.com/skin-concerns/aging

Skin Concerns

### Ingrown Hairs: Why They Happen and How to Prevent and Treat Them

Painful red bumps where you shaved or waxed are usually ingrown hairs — and the way you've been treating them is probably making them worse. Here's the actual playbook.

Jamie Reeves · 8 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/ingrown-hairs-prevention-treatment

Skin Concerns

### Body Acne: Why Your Back and Chest Break Out Differently Than Your Face

Back and chest acne is more stubborn, more inflammatory, and more often caused by friction, sweat, and Malassezia than your face acne ever is. Treating it like facial acne is why nothing has worked.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/body-acne-back-chest

Skin Concerns

### Stretch Marks: What They Are, Why They Form, and What Can Actually Reduce Them

Stretch marks aren't just cosmetic surface lines — they're real scars formed in the deeper dermis. Understanding what they actually are explains why most products do nothing and which treatments truly help.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/stretch-marks-causes-treatments

Skin Concerns

### Contact Dermatitis: How to Tell If Your Skincare Is Actually Hurting You

Not every skin reaction is a 'purge.' Sometimes your skincare is genuinely hurting you — and continuing to use the offending product can turn a brief flare into a months-long problem.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/contact-dermatitis-skincare-irritation

Skin Concerns

### Seborrheic Dermatitis: The Skin Condition That Looks Like Acne But Isn't

Persistent redness and flaking on your nose, brows, or scalp that gets worse with acne products is almost never acne. It's usually seborrheic dermatitis — and it needs an entirely different approach.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/seborrheic-dermatitis-not-acne

Skin Concerns

### Hormonal Acne: Why It's Different and What Actually Works

If your breakouts cluster on your jawline, flare a week before your period, and shrug off every spot treatment you try, you're not dealing with regular acne. You're dealing with hormones.

Jamie Reeves · 10 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/hormonal-acne-what-works

Skin Concerns

### Dry vs Dehydrated Skin: Why the Distinction Actually Matters for Your Routine

Dry and dehydrated sound like the same thing, but they're entirely different problems with entirely different solutions. Mixing them up is one of the most common reasons routines stop working.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/dry-vs-dehydrated-skin

Skin Concerns

### Milia: What Those Small White Bumps Actually Are and How to Get Rid of Them

Tiny, hard, pearl-white bumps that won't budge no matter how hard you press. Milia are not pimples, and treating them like acne is a fast way to make them worse.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/milia-white-bumps-treatment

Skin Concerns

### Psoriasis: Understanding the Difference From Eczema

Those red, scaly patches on your skin — are they eczema or psoriasis? The distinction is critical because the conditions have different causes, different triggers, and different treatments.

Jamie Reeves · 10 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/psoriasis-vs-eczema

Skin Concerns

### Eczema: What It Actually Is and How to Manage It Long Term

Eczema isn't just dry skin — it's a complex inflammatory condition driven by genetics, immune dysfunction, and barrier defects. Here's what the science actually says about managing it.

Jamie Reeves · 11 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/eczema-management-guide

Skin Concerns

### Perioral Dermatitis: The Rash Around Your Mouth That Won't Go Away

That stubborn, bumpy rash around your mouth that won't respond to anything you throw at it? It might be perioral dermatitis — and treating it requires doing the opposite of what you'd expect.

Jamie Reeves · 10 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/perioral-dermatitis-rash-mouth

Skin Concerns

### Red Light Therapy for Anti-Aging: What Dermatologists Actually Think

Red light therapy has gone from niche biohacking trend to mainstream anti-aging treatment. But what does the dermatological evidence actually support?

Jamie Reeves · 10 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/red-light-therapy-anti-aging

Skin Concerns

### Keratosis Pilaris: The Real Reason You Have Bumps on Your Arms

Those tiny, rough bumps on your upper arms that never seem to go away? That's keratosis pilaris — and while it's completely harmless, there are effective ways to smooth it out.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/keratosis-pilaris-bumps-arms

Skin Concerns

### At-Home Collagen Treatments: What the Research Actually Says

The collagen industry is worth billions, but which at-home treatments actually stimulate collagen production? We reviewed the clinical evidence for all of them.

Jamie Reeves · 10 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/at-home-collagen-treatments

Skin Concerns

### Hyperpigmentation vs Age Spots: Understanding the Difference

People use 'hyperpigmentation' and 'age spots' interchangeably, but they're not the same thing. Understanding the difference determines which treatment will work.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/hyperpigmentation-vs-age-spots

Skin Concerns

### Fungal Acne: Why Your Regular Acne Treatments Aren't Working

If your acne doesn't respond to benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, or antibiotics, you might be treating the wrong condition entirely. Fungal acne requires a fundamentally different approach.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/fungal-acne-treatments

Skin Concerns

### Forehead Lines: What Causes Them and What Actually Reduces Them

Forehead lines are among the most common aging concerns. Here's what's causing yours and which treatments — from at-home to professional — actually work.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/forehead-lines-causes-treatments

Skin Concerns

### Melasma: Why It's One of the Hardest Skin Conditions to Treat

That symmetrical brown discoloration on your cheeks isn't typical hyperpigmentation — it's melasma, and treating it requires a completely different approach than treating dark spots from acne.

Jamie Reeves · 10 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/melasma-hardest-skin-condition

Skin Concerns

### The Truth About Eye Creams: Do They Actually Work

Eye creams are one of the most debated products in skincare. Are they a necessary investment or expensive marketing? The answer is more nuanced than you'd think.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/truth-about-eye-creams

Skin Concerns

### Retinol for Anti-Aging: The Complete Guide to Getting Started

Retinol is the most evidence-backed anti-aging ingredient available over the counter. Here's exactly how to start using it without destroying your skin in the process.

Jamie Reeves · 11 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/retinol-anti-aging-guide

Skin Concerns

### How to Tell If Your Skin Is Sensitive or Just Sensitized

Not all reactive skin is 'sensitive.' Most people with irritated, stinging, red skin have sensitized their skin through products or habits — and that's actually good news, because it's reversible.

Jamie Reeves · 8 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/sensitive-vs-sensitized-skin

Skin Concerns

### How Collagen Loss Actually Works and How to Slow It Down

Collagen loss is the single biggest driver of visible skin aging. Understanding how it works is the first step toward slowing it down effectively.

Jamie Reeves · 11 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/how-collagen-loss-works

Skin Concerns

### Why Stress Breaks Out Your Skin and What to Do About It

Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and it responds to stress in measurable, physiological ways. Here's the science behind stress breakouts — and what actually helps.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/why-stress-causes-breakouts

Skin Concerns

### Sun Damage: How to Fade It and Stop It Getting Worse

Sun damage is cumulative and often doesn't become visible until years after the exposure. Here's how to address existing damage and prevent more from forming.

Jamie Reeves · 10 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/sun-damage-fade-prevent

Skin Concerns

### The Real Difference Between Fine Lines and Deep Wrinkles

Not all wrinkles are created equal. Understanding whether you're dealing with fine lines or deep wrinkles determines which treatments will actually work.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/fine-lines-vs-deep-wrinkles

Skin Concerns

### Closed Comedones: Why They're Harder to Treat Than Regular Acne

Those tiny, flesh-colored bumps that refuse to come to a head? They're closed comedones — and they require a completely different treatment strategy than inflammatory acne.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/closed-comedones-treatment

Skin Concerns

### Neck and Chest Skin: Why It Ages Faster Than Your Face

Most people invest heavily in their facial skincare routine but completely neglect the neck and chest — two areas that often show aging first.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/neck-chest-skin-ages-faster

Skin Concerns

### Crow's Feet: What Works and What Doesn't

Crow's feet are among the first visible signs of aging. Here's what the research says about preventing and treating these periorbital lines effectively.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/crows-feet-what-works

Skin Concerns

### Why Your Skin Loses Firmness After 30 and What Actually Helps

Starting around age 30, your skin produces roughly 1% less collagen each year. Here's what's really happening beneath the surface — and what you can do about it.

Jamie Reeves · 10 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/why-skin-loses-firmness-after-30

Skin Concerns

### Why Your Skin Gets Oilier When You Moisturize

It sounds counterintuitive, but skipping moisturizer can actually make oily skin worse. Here's the physiological explanation — and what to do about it.

Jamie Reeves · 8 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/why-skin-oilier-when-moisturize

Skin Concerns

### Under-Eye Circles: Which Ones Can Actually Be Treated

Eye creams promising to eliminate dark circles sell billions annually. But the truth is more nuanced — the first step is identifying what type you actually have.

Jamie Reeves · 8 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/under-eye-circles-treatment

Skin Concerns

### Rosacea vs. Redness: How to Tell the Difference

Your face is red and you've convinced yourself it's rosacea. But redness has many causes — and treatment depends entirely on the correct diagnosis.

Jamie Reeves · 8 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/rosacea-vs-redness

Skin Concerns

### Hyperpigmentation: The Difference Between PIE and PIH

That dark spot left behind after a breakout — is it PIE or PIH? The distinction matters more than you think, because the treatments are completely different.

Jamie Reeves · 8 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/hyperpigmentation-pie-vs-pih

Skin Concerns

### How to Actually Repair Your Skin Barrier

If your skin is red, stinging, and reactive to everything — your barrier is probably compromised. Here's how to repair it based on actual dermatological science.

Jamie Reeves · 8 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/how-to-repair-skin-barrier

Skin Concerns

### Why You Still Have Acne in Your 30s (And What to Do About It)

You thought acne was a teenage problem. So why is your skin still breaking out at 32? The causes of adult acne are different — and so are the solutions.

Jamie Reeves · 9 min read
https://schoolofdermatology.com/articles/skin-concerns/acne-in-your-30s

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