Millipede Bite: Do They Bite and Are They Dangerous?

A millipede bite is a myth: millipedes cannot bite, but their secretion can irritate skin and eyes. Learn first aid and when to get medical help.

Banana Spider Bite: Are They Poisonous or Dangerous?

A banana spider bite depends on which spider bit you. Phoneutria wandering spiders are venomous. Learn the difference, first aid and warning signs.

Impaired Skin Integrity Care Plan: Diagnosis, Goals and Interventions

A nursing care plan for impaired skin integrity: assessment data, how to write the diagnostic statement, Braden scoring, interventions with rationales, and evaluation.

Mahalo Skincare Review: Ingredients, Claims and Organic Labels

An independent Mahalo skincare review: what is in the serums and masks, what the claims rest on, what organic means in the US vs UK and EU, and safety tips.

At-Home Chemical Peels for Acne: Safety and What to Know

At-home chemical peels can burn skin. See what the FDA warns, which acids are lighter, how to patch test and when to see a dermatologist instead.

Angela Olivares

Angela Olivares writes HealthCoachJP's skin and hair care coverage, from ingredient claims and product reviews to the conditions people mistake for cosmetic problems. She checks dermatology claims against AAD and NIH guidance, and states plainly when a popular treatment has no evidence behind it. She is a beauty and health writer, not a dermatologist, and her articles are not a substitute for a dermatology consultation.