Derm Topics

New and Upcoming Treatments for Acne
Acne TreatmentsAt the 17th Annual ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference held in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Linda Stein Gold, Director of Dermatology Clinical Research and Division Head of Dermatology for the Henry Ford Health System, lectured on new and future treatments for acne. She opened her lecture by describing the traditional view of lesion progression in acne vulgaris, where the microcomedone …
Acne Treatments
Patient Buzz: COVID-19 and the Skin
COVID-19 and the skinEPI Health has graciously supported the COVID-19 News and Resource Center. COVID-19’s impact on dermatology is a hot topic in this month’s Patient Buzz. Does taking spironolactone for acne make the virus worse? Can the virus live on beauty products? How to treat mask dermatitis? Why are dermatologists getting ready to join other health care workers fighting COVID-19? Also, check out our …
COVID-19 and the skin
Part 2: Integrative Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia
androgenic alopeciaIn part 1 of the Integrative Hair Care series, we covered “what to eat for optimal hair care”— sharing tips we can recommend to patients for hair health, with the demystification of some common food and supplement items.  If you missed it, be sure to check it out here! In part 2, we will focus on treatments for hair loss, with an emphasis on androgenetic alopecia. There are different typ …
androgenic alopecia
Spironolactone Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Spironolactone Therapeutic Cheat SheetHormonal acne is a prevalent and frustrating condition among many women. For those who are unable to control the disease with topical medications alone, spironolactone is often a useful systemic agent. However, its off-label use and potential risk of hyperkalemia have raised the question about serum potassium monitoring. We continue our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, with a closer look at spirono …
Spironolactone Therapeutic Cheat Sheet