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    Hair Falling Out? This Might Be Why
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD January 14, 2021

    You may be experiencing telogen effluvium, a common form of hair loss that I often call “shock shedding.” Learn more.

  • sun damage

    How to Reverse Sun Damage
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD December 3, 2020

    Did summer leave you with wrinkles,brown spots, and visible blood vessels? Here are some derm-recommended strategies that can help.

  • dark skinned woman sunscreen

    How to Choose the Right Sunscreen for You
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD July 14, 2020

    During summer, skin-scalding ultraviolet B light reaches its peak, making this an important time to protect your skin.

  • video call from tablet with doctor

    Treating Skin Problems Remotely: What to Know About Teledermatology
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD April 1, 2020

    With COVID-19 closing dermatology offices around the country, consider teledermatology, a personalized, real-time video conference with your dermatologist.

  • woman putting lotion on her hands

    How to Avoid Dry, Chapped Skin From Hand-Washing
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD March 25, 2020

    The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just wreaking havoc on our population’s health, work, travel, sports, and social lives. It's probably

  • Varicose Veins

    What to Do About Varicose Veins
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD December 9, 2019

    Veins are in every part of our body, but many of us don’t think much about them until our legs begin to resemble a road map. Enlarged ...

  • teenager

    What Are These Little Pink Bumps on My Face?
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD October 11, 2019

    Seemingly out of nowhere, a tiny pink bump appears on your chin or your cheek. It might look a little like a miniature pimple - but not ...

  • acne scars

    A Dermatologist's Tips for Acne Scars
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD September 9, 2019

    You’ve battled breakouts – and you have the scars to prove it. Blemishes can be distressing enough, but the marks left behind can serve ...

  • sunburned woman

    Skin Problems to Watch Out for This Summer
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD July 23, 2019

    For every glorious beach or lake day, camping trip, or tromp through the woods, there’s a potential skin problem to go with it ...

  • woman with itch on her back

    Why Am I So Itchy?
    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD February 25, 2019

    Itch, scratch, itch, scratch – toss, turn – repeat. Itchy skin can be maddening - especially when it keeps you awake at night ...

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  • Laurel Naversen Geraghty

    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD

    Laurel Naversen Geraghty, MD, is a Stanford-trained dermatologist, former Glamour beauty editor, and journalist who has written for The New York Times, Glamour, Allure, Real Simple, Women’s Health, and other publications. She has made many television appearances and co-hosted The Dermatology Show on Sirius-XM throughout medical school. Her personal skincare blog can be found on Instagram and Facebook.

  • Brandith Irwin, MD

    Brandith Irwin, MD

    Brandith Irwin, MD, is a board certified dermatologist and founder of Madison Skin & Laser Center in Seattle, Washington. She is also Co-Founder of SkinTour.com a website focused on accurate consumer education on nonsurgical, aesthetic procedures and products. Through her books and website, Dr. Irwin is dedicated to educating people about skin care in the context of a global conversation about beauty, self-esteem and inclusiveness.