Patient Buzz Series: Face Washing with Bottled Water
The latest trend for social media’s skincare enthusiasts is using bottled water to wash the face. Vogue interviewed dermatologists for their take on whether there’s any evidence to say that replacing tap water with bottled water in a skin cleansing routine has any benefit.
Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose pointed out that contaminants from unfiltered water may irritate dry, sensitive skin as well as t …
The latest trend for social media’s skincare enthusiasts is using bottled water to wash the face. Vogue interviewed dermatologists for their take on whether there’s any evidence to say that replacing tap water with bottled water in a skin cleansing routine has any benefit.
Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose pointed out that contaminants from unfiltered water may irritate dry, sensitive skin as well as t … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Face Washing with Bottled Water"
Pentoxifylline is a methyl-xanthine derivative traditionally used to treat symptoms of peripheral vascular disease and has emerged as a valuable therapeutic agent in dermatology for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at pentoxifylline, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of intermittent claudication and is … 
A study in the September Journal of Drugs in Dermatology addressed the impact of social media algorithms on the perception of beauty. While the golden ratio dates back to ancient Greece – and is an ages-old beauty standard for those of European ancestry – beauty ideals of facial features often change over time and vary by region. Yet access to a curated diet of images through social media may … 
Syringomas are benign neoplasms derived from eccrine sweat glands. Eruptive syringomas are a subtype of syringomas and are typically located on the chest, neck, and abdomen during puberty or childhood. Herein, JDD authors Jennifer Wang BA, Nyousha Yousefi MD, Edward Heilman MD FAAD FCAP, and Jared Jagdeo MD MS present a 20-year-old African American female with an atypical case of eruptive syringom … 
Chemical peels are a valuable yet underutilized treatment in dermatology, providing consistent clinical outcomes and high patient satisfaction at low overhead cost. During the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Seaver Soon, a Mohs micrographic surgeon and cosmetic dermatologist from San Diego, shared his expertise on superficial and medium-depth chemical peels, highlighting their te … 