Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD

27/02/2026

Polished Not Perfect. Side hustles aren’t just about extra income — they’re about buying back your time.

When your side hustle aligns with your passions and skills, it becomes easier to stay consistent and profitable. And the real win? Using that income to delegate the tasks that drain you.

Maddie is a perfect example.She’s a natural organizer and loves exercise — strengths she can turn into income by helping others declutter, creating simple home systems, leading accountability workouts, or offering tutoring for young children.

Her skills create value.Her value creates income.Her income creates freedom.

That’s the power of a purpose-driven side hustle: you earn so you can focus on what matters most.

Start with what you’re already good at.Start with what you already enjoy.Then let that fund the support you need.

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27/02/2026

Prurigo nodularis is more than “just itching.”
It’s a chronic inflammatory skin condition marked by intensely itchy, firm nodules that develop from repeated scratching — and the itch can be relentless.

These bumps most often appear on the arms, legs, and trunk. The cycle is real:
itch → scratch → thicker nodules → more itch.

The good news? We now understand the immune pathways driving this condition, and there are targeted therapies that can finally break the itch cycle.

If you have persistent, severe itching with raised bumps, don’t ignore it. Treatment can change quality of life.

26/02/2026

The Traveling Dermatologist — from the clinic to you in 30 seconds. ⏱️

Today’s patient: a woman in her 40s with both acne and early signs of aging.

Acne does not always resolve after your 20s, and mature skin benefits from a thoughtful approach that treats breakouts while supporting radiance and skin integrity.

🧴 Cleanser: A 2% salicylic acid cleanser helps refine texture, unclog pores, and improve tone without excessive dryness.

☀️ Morning: Azelaic acid (gel or cream) reduces inflammation, targets pigmentation, and helps even discoloration from prior acne and sun exposure.

🌙 Evening: Tazarotene lotion — a multitasking retinoid that promotes collagen production, regulates oil, and supports smoother, more luminous skin.

💧 Support: A hyaluronic acid–rich moisturizer helps maintain the skin barrier and improves tolerance to retinoids.

Clearer, smoother, more confident skin — at every age.

25/02/2026

The Traveling Dermatologist is traveling by car today and thinking about the many professional women experiencing infertility. Women in medicine are trained to delay everything — sleep, meals, milestones… even building families.

Too often, after years of rigorous medical training, some physicians discover that conceiving is not as easy as they expected. Age, stress, demanding schedules, and years of postponing pregnancy can impact ovarian reserve.

Egg freezing is an important option to consider.It allows women to preserve fertility on their timeline — not training’s timeline.

Many hospital systems and academic centers now offer fertility benefits that cover or subsidize egg freezing. This means access, choice, and reproductive autonomy are more possible than ever.

Planning your future is not a failure.It is foresight.It is power.It is options.

Women in medicine deserve every opportunity to build the lives — and families — they envision.

23/02/2026

Hair Tips From The Salon Chair. Great hair starts with a healthy scalp — not just a great style.

The real reason to shampoo your hair weekly (or more often) isn’t only about how your hair looks. It’s about scalp health. Your scalp is skin. It produces oils, sweat, and secretions that can create odor, buildup, irritation, and inflammation when not cleansed regularly.

Neglecting the scalp can contribute to — or worsen — conditions like dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and scalp itch.

Think of shampoo as skin care for your scalp:cleanse regularly, treat concerns early, and support a balanced scalp environment so your hair can truly thrive.

Healthy scalp. Healthier hair.

22/02/2026

Maddie’s 20-something skincare routine is all about consistency, prevention, and glow ✨

Every morning starts with a gentle cleanser to refresh her skin, followed by thoughtful exfoliation to keep texture smooth and pores clear. Dark spot care helps maintain an even tone, and sunscreen is non-negotiable — her most important anti-aging step.

She elevates her routine with a few minutes of gua sha for circulation and sculpting — a simple ritual that turns skincare into self-care.

At night, Maddie focuses on renewal by adding a retinoid to support cell turnover, refine tone, treat acne, and build healthy skin for the future.

Simple. Intentional. Consistent. That’s the real secret to great skin in your 20s.

20/02/2026

The Traveling Dermatologist is humbled to be honored during Black History Month — a reminder that every step forward is built on the courage, brilliance, and resilience of those who came before us.

I stand on the shoulders of giants, and I am deeply grateful to continue the work, open doors, and help shape what is possible for the next generation.

Honored. Grateful. Committed. ✨

19/02/2026

✨ The Traveling Dermatologist ✨

From the clinic to you — in 30 seconds.

A dry, itchy, flaky scalp is often dandruff — and the right over-the-counter shampoo can make a real difference.

Look for active ingredients like:✔️ Tar✔️ Selenium sulfide✔️ Ketoconazole

How to use: Apply directly to the scalp, leave on for about 5 minutes, then rinse. Follow with conditioner on the hair strands (not the scalp) to keep your hair soft while treating the scalp.

Consistent use = calmer scalp, fewer flakes, more confidence.

18/02/2026

The Traveling Dermatologist in Naples last week at the Dermatology Foundation meeting discussing Traction Alopecia. The key is knowing if your braids, cornrows, or ponytail are too tight? Here’s how to tell:
Right after your style is completed, pay attention to how your scalp feels.

If you notice:�• A new headache�• Difficulty moving your forehead�• Tightness or inability to move your temples�• Pain when touching the scalp�• Small bumps or redness forming along the hairline
These are warning signs that the style is too tight.

Excessive tension can lead to hair breakage, and even permanent hair loss called traction alopecia over time. If your style feels painful, ask your stylist to loosen it immediately—protecting your scalp today helps preserve healthy hair for the future.

17/02/2026

The Traveling Dermatologist Explains Good Skin Care Trends vs. Bad Trends on Social Media

As a board certified dermatologist, see some crazy skin care trends. But not every viral trend deserves a place in your daily routine.

A Good Trend is Skin Flooding.
When done correctly, skin flooding can be good for your skin — especially for patients with dry skin, a compromised barrier, or during cold, dry weather. It focuses on layering hydration strategically to deeply replenish the skin.

🚫 A Bad Trend is the “Caveman” Skin Trend
Not washing your face is not a badge of honor. Skipping cleansing can lead to clogged pores, breakouts, worsening rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis flares, and impaired barrier function. Your skin accumulates oil, sweat, pollutants, and microbes daily. Cleansing is foundational and not optional.
If you’re going to try skin flooding, do it the right way:
1. Start with a clean skin.
2. Spray your skin with water and then apply products on damp skin.
3. Layer in this order:
• Hyaluronic acid serum
• Hyaluronic based cream or gel
4. Seal it in with a moisturizer (cream-based for dry skin with ceramides).
5. Optional: Finish with a light facial oil if extremely dry.
6. In the morning always end with broad-spectrum SPF.

Skin flooding is ideal for:
✔ Dry skin
✔ Eczema-prone or barrier-impaired skin
✔ Post-procedure skin
✔ Winter months

17/02/2026

16/02/2026

Polished… not perfect.
Delegation isn’t just for the work environment and at home it doesn’t have to mean outsourcing to strangers.

Just as a few weeks ago I asked my husband to get items for our trip to Hawaii and it worked out great. I can easily pick up my daughter’s medications at the hospital pharmacy where I work.
On her way home, she grabbed a few grocery items I needed.

That’s what delegations within the family can look like.

In our family, we try to help each other out when it makes sense. If I’m already at the hospital, it’s easy to swing by the pharmacy. If she’s passing the store, she’ll text: “Need anything?”

But here’s the important part:
Delegation requires boundaries.

It should never feel like obligation, overextension, or assumption. We must not make our burdens heavier.
We ask. We confirm. We appreciate.
And we recognize when someone’s plate is already full.

Shared load. Clear boundaries. Polished… not perfect.