Mary Lucas, RNDoctorateDegreeAmerican Board of DermatologyBoard Certified DermatologistChief Medical OfficerDermatologist100A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in conditions involving the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist can identify and treat more than 3,000 conditions. These conditions include eczema, psoriasis, and skin cancer, among many others.
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Mary Lucas, RN, MD

Mary is an accomplished emergency and trauma RN with more than 10 years of healthcare experience. As a data scientist with a Masters degree in Health Informatics and Data Analytics from Boston University, Mary uses healthcare data to inform individual and public health efforts.

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Severe acne

Thinking you have severe acne? In this article, we break down what exactly is severe acne and the causes and treatments for severe acne.

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Popping zits risk

It's a dilemma most people have faced: a pimple has popped up and you're debating whether to pop it. In this article, we break down what popping may do and alternative ways to treat your acne.

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Hyaluronic Acid Before and After Results

Wondering what results you can get from hyaluronic acid? Here's what hyaluronic acid can do.

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Can You Drink Alcohol with Doxycycline?

Wondering if you can drink alcohol while taking doxycycline? Read more to find out!

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Tretinoin Cream Side Effects

Most tretinoin users experience little side effects, but that doesn't mean they don't exist. In fact, they're more prevalent than you think.

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The Tretinoin Acne "Purge"

Tretinoin is considered a gold standard in the treatment of acne. But we can't lie — the first few weeks of use can get pretty rough.

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How Long Does Tretinoin Take to Work?

While tretinoin produces anti-aging results in as little as 84 days, it’s even more effective as a long-term wrinkle and aging prevention treatment.

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How to Get Better Skin

Are you wondering how to get healthier and glowy skin? We know it's easier said than done, but here are some of the things that you can do to get better skin.

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Testosterone & Acne

Can testosterone make you break out? Read more to find out the relationship between testosterone and acne.

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How to Get Rid of Fine Lines

Noticing fine lines? In this article, we talk about what fine lines are and how to get rid of fine lines.

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How to Get Rid of Forehead Wrinkles

Wondering how to get rid of forehead wrinkles? Read more to learn more about the proven methods to target wrinkles on your forehead.

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