Author

Kristen Chandler

Kristen Chandler is a staff journalist at Biology Insights with a beat in dermatology and skin conditions. She has a master’s degree in science journalism and an undergraduate degree in biology. She worked as a science broadcast producer for regional public radio before joining the editorial desk. Chandler lives in Rochester, New York, where she follows clinical literature on chronic rashes, tissue changes, and common diagnostic screenings.

Do Hydrocolloid Bandages Help Scabs Heal?
When Are Fever Blisters No Longer Contagious?
Why My Body Itches: Causes, Warning Signs and Relief
Why Is My Forearm Itchy? Causes and When to Worry
Why Are My Fingers Wrinkled When I Haven’t Been in Water?
Why Are My Armpits Puffy? Causes and When to Worry
Why Does My Stomach Itch So Much? Causes and Relief
Why Do I Have Scratches on My Back?
What Are Macules? Definition, Causes, and When to Worry
Lamictal Rash: What It Looks Like and When to Worry
Why Is My Belly Itchy? Causes and When to Worry
Vitiligo Statistics: Prevalence and Demographics
Why Do I Get Itchy When I’m Hot? Causes and Relief
Why Are My Calves Itchy? Causes and When to Worry
My Skin Is White After a Bandaid, Is This Normal?
Does Pus From Poison Ivy Spread the Rash?
How Common Is Toenail Fungus and Who Gets It?
What Happens If You Don’t Itch an Itch?
Can You Have Café-au-Lait Spots Without Neurofibromatosis?
Can Methylphenidate Cause Acne?
Why Are My Elbows Itchy? Causes and Relief
What Causes a Birthmark and When Should You Worry?
Poison Oak Rash Is Not Contagious—But Urushiol Is
Why Do I Sweat When I Talk? A Scientific Explanation
What Is Zinc Oxide Ointment Used For? 6 Uses
How Long Do COVID-19 Hives Last and What to Do
Why Do I Leave Wet Marks on Chairs?
Can You See Scabies With Your Eyes?
Dark Spots on Face: Colors, Textures, and Types
Why Do I Smell Like Latex? Causes of a Chemical Odor