Patient Buzz Series: Is Expensive Skin Care More Effective?
Parade asked the question consumers often ponder in the skincare aisle: Does expensive skin care work better? Dermatologists quoted in the article say no – formula matters more than price. They say a higher price can reflect high-quality ingredients, scientific research, and a more cosmetically elegant scent or texture. However, the increased costs can also reflect marketing expenditures, includ …
Parade asked the question consumers often ponder in the skincare aisle: Does expensive skin care work better? Dermatologists quoted in the article say no – formula matters more than price. They say a higher price can reflect high-quality ingredients, scientific research, and a more cosmetically elegant scent or texture. However, the increased costs can also reflect marketing expenditures, includ … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Is Expensive Skin Care More Effective?"
Nail disorders have a variety of causes, from wet work to fungi to trauma. Two recent articles in the consumer press highlighted the common – and uncommon – causes of nail disorders, including systemic health issues. Verywell Health wrote about the nail signs of high blood sugar, while Women’s Health wrote about the dermatological and systemic causes of white spots on the nails.
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While botulinum toxin is well-known as a treatment for acne scars, an article by Women’s Health profiles a lesser known approach: using botulinum toxin for preventing and treating acne. The article focuses on delivery of botulinum toxin via an Aquagold microinfusion treatment. Tiny channels are created in the skin’s superficial layers to deliver botulinum toxin and other beneficial ingredients … 
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we do our work, including the practice of dermatology. From AI-generated notes to AI-drafted appeal letters for insurance denials, AI promises to reduce administrative burden and help dermatology clinicians focus more on direct patient care. In addition, cosmetic dermatologists, according to an article in Women’s Health, are implementing AI ap … 
Atopic dermatitis (AD) patients have a myriad of treatment options available to them in 2026. Yet not all patients experience clear or almost clear skin. This disconnect can lead patients to doubt the adequacy of their care. Articles by Everyday Health empower patients who feel stuck or overlooked in their AD treatment. In an article on signs it’s time for a second opinion, dermatologists outlin …