Ayren Jackson Cannady

Jun 15, 2023 | l8r.it | Susie Foresman |Ayren Jackson Cannady

Celebrate the season of pumpkin spice, snuggly sweaters and golden leaves by making a cornucopia of fun fall crafts with your kids. We’ve rounded up a huge list of autumn-appropriate arts and crafts that’ll keep you going all season long.

May 15, 2023 | healthcentral.com | Ayren Jackson Cannady

Transitions are hard. If you’re one of the 31 million people living with eczema, for example, you know how challenging it can be to keep your skin flare-free when transitioning between seasons. Going from spring to summer comes with a lot more humidity, which makes skin sweatier, redder, and itchier. Winter comes with dry indoor heat that does atopic dermatitis no favors whatsoever … and there are plenty of other seasonal changes that can negatively affect eczema, but they don’t have to.

May 10, 2023 | healthcentral.com | Ayren Jackson Cannady

Unlike morning sickness and stretch marks, “pregnancy glow” is something many women look forward to when they’re expecting a baby. But what exactly is it? During pregnancy the body releases extra doses of hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. This increase in hormones causes facial glands to produce more oil and more blood to flow to the top layers of skin, leading to an overall shinier (in a good way), brighter look.

May 9, 2023 | healthcentral.com | Ayren Jackson Cannady

Finding a dermatologist who understands you and your skin’s unique needs can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. It’s no wonder, really; according to the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) there are nearly 13,000 dermatologists practicing in the United States.

Apr 21, 2023 | healthcentral.com | Ayren Jackson Cannady

Hop online, Google “eczema” (or atopic dermatitis), and in an instant you’ll be virtually handed pages of skin info (and products, how-to videos, and expert advice...). But do those search results apply to Black and Indigenous people of color (BIPOC)? Is the info relevant and accurate? We reached out to a few BIPOC dermatologists who specialize in eczema for sound advice—plus some time-tested tips that they’ve learned about eczema throughout their careers.