Journal

Quiet notes from the consultation room.

From time to time, we write about what we observe and what we learn. No marketing, no promises, only notes for those who prefer to read deeply.

Practice PhilosophyDecember 2025

On overtreatment: why doing less is often more

The most consequential decisions in a dermatology clinic are often not the prescriptions written but the ones declined. A note from our daily practice.

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Dermatologic Pharmacology10 minute read

The truth about retinoids: a clinical perspective

The list of retinoids is long, the claims even longer. What matters in the end: tolerance, consistency, and patience. Observations from years of practice.

By Dr. Cloo Hassan

Skin of Color9 minute read

Skin of color and the lasers myth

Most laser protocols were developed originally for fair skin. What must change when we treat Egyptian and Middle Eastern skin?

By Dr. Cloo Hassan

Clinical Notes7 minute read

Why we're picky about products

The shelf you see in our clinic is short on purpose. Every product on it was chosen after a long review. Notes on our selection method.

By Dr. Cloo Hassan