Holistic Dermatology: the Global Aspect (Part III in Series)
PARALLEL BETWEEN SKIN AND THE EARTH'S SKIN FINAL MODALICIAClick here for Part I or Part II - One of the key features of Holistic Dermatology as I see it, is correcting broader causes of skin disease as they affect our entire population. Many of the underlying aggravators of skin disease are very common to our culture and current state of affairs. These include excesses in the diet, as well as toxic substances in our food, topicals, and environment. Ma …
PARALLEL BETWEEN SKIN AND THE EARTH'S SKIN FINAL MODALICIA
Holistic Dermatology Diagnosis (Part II in Series)
As I have developed the methodology of holistic dermatology, I often treat people who have seen a number of dermatologists, including some considered outstanding, as well as allergists, acupuncturists, naturopaths, chiropractors or others familiar with alternative medicine. I attempt to find the causal factors and reverse them, rather than to just alleviate the symptoms. I focus on reversing cau …
Dear Derm Authority: Full Skin Exam with No History – how do you handle?
full skin examOn initial visits when patients state coming in for only "skin cancer screening", and not aware of any issues, or requests "full skin exam" and no significant personal or family history, how do you handle these? My office staff is great at briefing patients – We tell them to make sure to note any new or changing growths on the skin.   It is important to know your family history of melanoma an …
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GW Resident Segment – November edition
podcast_logoIn the newest JDD Podcast, "Pledge to Protect? Highlighting Flaws with the Isotretinoin Safety Monitoring", Ask the Investigator, host Dr. Adam Friedman of GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences is joined by Albert Einstein College of Medicine Chief of Dermatology Dr. Steven Cohen for a throw back podcast covering his landmark 2016 JDD study entitled "iPLEDGE Weaknesses: Is It Time to Address t …
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Dear Derm Authority: What are important questions to ask when interviewing for a new job?
What are the most important questions to ask when interviewing for a new job? Interviewing is a critical step in the job hunting process.  Prospective employers look for candidates to ask them questions just as much as they like to ask them.  It shows that you are interested in the position and have thoughtful questions prepared about what future employment might be like with them.  Here are …