Patient Buzz: The Truth About Gel Nails – The Expert Weighs In
Gel manicures are noted for their longevity, making them especially popular with brides looking for a manicure that will remain chip-free through the honeymoon. The magazine Brides wrote an article recently raising concerns about the safety of gel nails and the UV light used in the drying and curing process.
How should you respond if a patient mentions gel nails?
For an expert opinion, I c …
Gel manicures are noted for their longevity, making them especially popular with brides looking for a manicure that will remain chip-free through the honeymoon. The magazine Brides wrote an article recently raising concerns about the safety of gel nails and the UV light used in the drying and curing process.
How should you respond if a patient mentions gel nails?
For an expert opinion, I c … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: The Truth About Gel Nails – The Expert Weighs In"
An ancient Chinese theory of acne is gaining popularity in the consumer media. Acne face mapping is the idea that the placement of acne breakouts on the skin reveal the location of health issues occurring inside the body. Consumer lifestyle website Refinery29 wrote an article recently about acne face mapping, which claimed acne in certain locations as signs of imbalances in the digestive system … 
Prevention wrote an article recently about a new popular skin treatment among celebrities -- LED light therapy masks. So how should you respond if a patient asks about this treatment?
For an expert opinion, I consulted Jeremy A. Brauer, MD, clinical associate professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU School of Medicine.
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Acne, Psoriasis, Winter Beauty - and More! Be prepared for what your patients may ask!
Do you ever field odd-ball patient questions and wonder where the information they presented came from? The new “Patent Buzz” series addresses recent dermatology news from the consumer press and provides background on the conditions and treatments your patients may ask about at their next office visit.
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The Expert Weighs In
In a recent interview on Good Morning America, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe mentioned hyaluronic acid (HA) supplements as a possible treatment to moisturize dry skin. Since Dr. Bowe said research on these supplements is preliminary, how should you respond if a patient asks about the benefits of an oral hyaluronic acid?
For an expert opinion, I consulted W … 