Patient Buzz Series | Breast Milk as Skin Care
A model and influencer is making news for using her sister’s breast milk as part of her skincare routine. According to an article in People magazine, Quenlin Blackwell uses the breast milk for baths and face masks. Dermatologist Dr. Naana Boakye said breast milk has shown potential for soothing inflammatory skin conditions as well as moisturizing and strengthening the skin barrier. Dr. Boakye re …
A model and influencer is making news for using her sister’s breast milk as part of her skincare routine. According to an article in People magazine, Quenlin Blackwell uses the breast milk for baths and face masks. Dermatologist Dr. Naana Boakye said breast milk has shown potential for soothing inflammatory skin conditions as well as moisturizing and strengthening the skin barrier. Dr. Boakye re … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series | Breast Milk as Skin Care"
While the importance of wearing sunscreen is often emphasized, rarely do we stop to consider how sunscreen works and why it is effective. A thorough understanding of these details is essential for dermatologists and trainees alike to feel confident navigating conversations with patients about sunscreen formulations, efficacy, and safety. At the inaugural Lab to Label Conference, Dr. Candrice Heath … 
The psoriasis research pipeline is rich with new medications as well as new ways to use existing therapies, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who outlined three therapeutic areas he’s most excited about in the treatment of p … 
NBC News was one of the media outlets who covered the Marines’ recent tightening of shaving waivers, which could negatively impact the careers of Marines with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). Under a 2022 policy, Marines with treatment-resistant PFB could receive temporary or permanent shaving waivers. Now, Marines with PFB could be separated from the branch if their PFB does not improve within … 
Leslie Rank, PhD, Global Product Development Lead of Facial Treatment Products, and Rachel Bechtel, Senior Scientist on the Facial Cleansing Product & Process Innovation Team at Kenvue, spoke to dermatology residents at The George Washington University’s first Lab to Label Conference, about the formulation of popular products including dark spot actives, vitamin A derivatives, and cleansers. …