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LIVER SPOTS, the curse of summer

“What are these white spots on my body?” concerned patients often ask me. That’s the summer souvenir you get for all the time spent in the heat and the sun! The medical term for “liver spots” is pityriasis versicolor (“PV”). PV is caused by a yeast-like fungus called Pityrosporum. These are harmless fungi that live […]

Hair loss from scalp eczema

“My doctor said I have Alopecia from scalp eczema. When I process my hair, it burns terribly.” “My hairline is receding after I use extension for 6 months. Can I get my hair to grow back?” “My scalp has red itchy bumps! It is still flaky and itchy even after I wash my hair! Please […]

Razor Bumps and Keloids from shaving

Often people associate razor bumps with men shaving. In practice, razor bumps can occur in any area that is shaved, whether you are male or female! So razor bumps can appear on the scalp (“neck back”), chin, bearded area, underarm, legs and even the pubic area! Normally hair resides and grows within the hair follicle. […]

Athletes foot -scaly smelly itchy feet

” Docta, mi girlfren seh mi foot dem smell bad when mi tek off mi shoes an no matta how mi lotion dem, dem still dry and scaly,” a chef lamented to me. ” Mi brother sey mi have athletes foot, but mi nuh play sport?! “ The medical term for athlete foot is tinea […]

Healthy skin care does not stop at the hairline!

Healthy skin care does not stop at the hairline! “Doc, my face is breaking out with bumps again and my scalp is itching, burning and flaking too! And I notice my face is getting darker than my chest.” “Doc, I wash my hair with anti- dandruff shampoo but it is still itching me immediately after! […]

Acne in Dark Skin

WHAT IS ACNE? Acne Vulgaris – pimples and “zits” – almost everyone has experienced this skin disease in one form or another. The exact cause of acne is complex and only partially understood. But one could oversimplify and say that acne is caused by sticky dead skin cells in the opening of the hair follicles. […]

SKIN DEEP: Jamaican Sisters Create Care for African Caribbean Type

by Dawn A. Davis Realizing their dream of giving back to Jamaica in a meaningful way, sisters Felice Campbell and dermatologist Dr. Patricia Yap  are transforming lives through care products for the African Caribbean skin type. Balancing the business side with the medical, the pair has created products for common skin problems many caused by […]

ariScalpBlend Hair and Scalp Treatment

These are some of the frequently asked questions about scalp and hair problems experienced by my patients, friends and family.

ariScalpBlend Hair Loss From Ringworm Infection

Ringworm is a misnomer. The medical name for scalp ringworm is Tinea Capitis (TC). This infection is not caused by a worm but rather by a type of fungus called dermatophytes.

Cocktails With – Cortia Bingham

If it’s a must-do party event, chances are you’ll bump into trendsetting fashionista Cortia Bingham, the can-do public relations and sponsorship manager at We Inspire Jamaica.