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Laser Hair Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa | The Expert Weighs In
Hidradenitis SuppurativaHealth recently wrote an article detailing laser hair removal as a treatment option for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). What role does laser hair removal play in an HS treatment plan, and which patients make good candidates? For an expert’s perspective, I reached out to Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD, professor and program director at Wayne State Dermatology. In your practice, what role does laser hai …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Pathogenesis & Clinical Features of Photodamage: What Clinicians Should Know
PhotodamageThere’s more to aging skin than photodamage, explains Dr. Zoe D. Draelos, president of Dermatology Consulting Services. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Draelos explains the latest understanding in the pathogenesis and clinical features of aging skin, including photodamage. Learn how the exposome leads to signs of aging an …
Photodamage
Patient Buzz Series: Beef Tallow Skin Care
beef tallow skin careA trend that’s been growing in popularity in the consumer press is beef tallow skin care. In an article by Fox News, the founder of a tallow-based skincare company touted the high amount of nutrients in the product. She also said customers have claimed beef tallow helps with acne and psoriasis. However, in a BuzzFeed article, dermatologist Dr. Anil Sharma said beef tallow may do more harm tha …
beef tallow skin care
Innovative Approaches to Melasma Treatment in Skin of Color
melasmaAs dermatologists, we recognize that melasma is a persistent and often challenging condition that can deeply affect our patients' self-esteem, particularly in those with skin of color, who may face additional diagnostic and therapeutic complexities. Effectively managing this condition requires a nuanced approach, and we are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Seemal Desai, president of the AAD, fou …
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Patient Buzz: Ultraprocessed Foods and Psoriasis | The Expert Weighs In
psoriasisHealthDay recently wrote an article, which was picked up by several news outlets, about a recent study on the association of ultraprocessed foods and psoriasis. Researchers found an association between high intake of ultraprocessed foods and active status of psoriasis. What is the overall link between diet and psoriasis? What mechanisms in psoriasis are impacted by dietary factors? For an expe …
psoriasis