Patient Buzz Series: Tightened Rules Could Impact Marines With PFB
The U.S. Marine Corps’ tightened shaving rules could impact its service members with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), according to NBC News. Guidance issued in March says that a service member may be discharged from the Marines if PFB persists within a year while under a four-part treatment plan. Previously, Marines with PFB resistant to topical treatment were able to receive temporary or perman …
The U.S. Marine Corps’ tightened shaving rules could impact its service members with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), according to NBC News. Guidance issued in March says that a service member may be discharged from the Marines if PFB persists within a year while under a four-part treatment plan. Previously, Marines with PFB resistant to topical treatment were able to receive temporary or perman … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Tightened Rules Could Impact Marines With PFB"
A recent Allure article addressed pigmentary changes that can occur after an eczema flare in patients with skin of color. The resulting hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation can be more frustrating to patients than eczema itself.
I interviewed Rebecca Vasquez, MD, FAAD, associate professor with the UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Dermatology. Dr. Vasquez will present on the miscel … 
The FDA’s alert on the safety of topical finasteride is one of the dermatology news stories making headlines in the consumer press. New Beauty interviewed three dermatologists for their perspective on the popular hair loss treatment. Dermatologist Dr. Skylar Souyoul notes that topical finasteride does not have the same level of clinical study as oral finasteride. Dr. Natanel Jourabchi says it’ … 
This month’s Patient Buzz contains several articles that address basic skin and hair care questions. Time addressed whether people should use soap or cleanser when bathing. Dermatologists Drs. Erin Chen, Anthony Rossi, Rachel Nazarian, and Shilpi Khetarpal outlined the damage that soap can do to the skin, and the benefits of using cleansers in maintaining the skin barrier. The dermatologists als … 
PureWow recently wrote an article about the “Accutane nose” effect. Users on social media claim Accutane use can lead to a slimmer nose – a subtle nose job. For an expert’s perspective on use of isotretinoin in 2025, I reached out to San Diego dermatologist Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD.
Have you heard about "Accutane nose" and what are your thoughts on it?
I can’t say I’ve heard of it. It … 