Dry, Flaky Scalp?, a photo by Jim Barter on Flickr. Dear Nicki, My hair is falling out, and I’m really upset about it. I went to the derm, and he found that I have eczema! He gave me some cream, and I have another appointment next week. Is there anything I can do at home in the meantime? -Fabulous Friend O’Mine Dear Fabulous Friend, Eczema on the scalp, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, is nothing to be ashamed of, with millions suffering from dry scalp and its manifestations every year (FDA Consumer, 1988). Luckily, it is... read more

Construction site, a photo by katatema on Flickr. We want to know: What do you want to see on the new FutureDerm.com starting on September 15? Tell us in Comments, Facebook, or Twitter, and you’ll be entered to win a full-size set of John Frieda Frizz-Ease products, including John Frieda Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner and the Frizz-Ease Original Strength Serum! One question will be asked per day until August 31, 2011. On August 31, 2011 at noon EST, the winner will be chosen at random from all entries received.... read more

Cute Kittie of ClockworkCatz, a photo by clockworkcatz1 on Flickr.   About the Author:   This is the fourth of a four-part series about the efficacy and safety of at-home facials, written by the very talented Monica Huynh. (Part One: Aspirin Efficacy in Skin Care, Part Two: Elmer’s Glue, and Part Three: Can You Make Effective Vitamin C Serum at Home? have been previously published on August 15 and 16, 2011, respectively.) Born and raised in California, Monica Huynh received her bachelor degree at University of California, Berkeley... read more