An Update on Laser and Device Based Treatment of Scars
Acne scarringI absorbed Dr. Paul Friedman’s lecture on Laser and Device Based Treatment of Scars at the Skin of Color Update (brain: “Don’t’ say it. Don’t say it. Don’t say it. Don’t say it”)…with laser focus. Sorry. But in all seriousness, his lecture was one that I anticipated with particular eagerness, among all of the fantastic lectures that comprised the weekend, for reasons both p …
Acne scarring
Burning out from One-Star Reviews, the new battleground
Many Faces of BurnoutOne of the most talked-about causes of burnout, aside from how many of us are too tired even though we sleep at home instead of at the hospital, is dealing with the difficult patient. It is a paradox because customers choose to do business with a certain establishment, and customer service is a business idea developed to attract and retain profits.  However, a physician’s obligation to patients …
Many Faces of Burnout
The Opposite of Burnout
The Many Faces of BurnoutBurnout can take many shapes and forms, and often times, identifying the risk factors leading up to it can be tricky. This series will explore the many faces of burnout by offering different perspectives from a panel of experts who presented at the AAD 2019 Annual Meeting in Washington DC. We kicked off the series last week with Dr. Elizabeth (Lisa) Swanson's advice on how to treat and prevent bur …
The Many Faces of Burnout
Ask the Expert with Dr. Joshua Zeichner – Q&A Recap
Dr. Joshua ZeichnerNext Steps readers had the opportunity to ask Dr. Joshua Zeichner questions on a variety of topics ranging from becoming a sought after media expert to delegating services to mid-level providers. See all his insightful answers below.  1) How did you build your press empire? Pretty much every article I come across in the consumer press has a quote, commentary, expert opinion from you. Any …
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Patient Buzz: Are LED Therapy Masks Safe?
LED therapy masksVogue recently published an article questioning the safety of at-home LED therapy masks after Neutrogena recalled its Light Therapy Acne Mask due to safety concerns. For an expert opinion, I consulted Jeremy A. Brauer, MD, clinical associate professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at New York University School of Medicine. Dr. Brauer provided expertise on the efficacy o …
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