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 …
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Patient Buzz Series | Estrogen Creams for the Face?
Estrogen Creams for the faceA recent myth-busting column in The Washington Post addressed if estrogen creams can prevent skin aging when applied to the face. The column noted that research is lacking on the facial use of estrogen creams. However, research does show that estrogen creams can improve skin when applied topically in menopausal women, and some dermatologists do prescribe estrogen creams off-label for facial use. …
Estrogen Creams for the face
Patient Buzz: Melanonychia Causes | The Expert Weighs In
MelanonychiaHealth recently posted an article on the causes of melanonychia. While a black line on a patient’s nail is a common presentation, melanonychia may have a harmless cause or it may be a sign of a more serious health condition. How should a dermatology clinician conduct a workup for melanonychia, and when is a biopsy necessary? For an expert’s take, I reached out to Molly Hinshaw, MD, profes …
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Patient Buzz Series: Salmon Sperm Facials
salmon sperm facialsBeauty influencers are now recommending an unusual treatment for skin rejuvenation: salmon sperm facials. As noted in Newsweek, the treatment involves injecting polynucleotides, which are stretchy molecules taken from fish DNA. The injectable gel binds with water molecules, which firm and hydrate the skin, according to Dr. Gizem Seymenoglu, a facial aesthetics doctor in the U.K. The treatment repo …
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Patient Buzz: Cocktailing Injectables | The Expert Weighs In
cocktailing injectablesElle recently posted an article entitled, “Your Dermatologist Has a ‘Secret Menu’”, which highlighted the popularity of cocktailing injectables. What are some common ways dermatologists cocktail injectables? What are the potential drawbacks? What should dermatology clinicians know before cocktailing injectables? For an expert’s take, I reached out to Jacqueline Watchmaker MD, a derma …
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