Throwback Tuesday! | Is Differin Gel an Anti-Aging Secret?
Back in 2017, Yahoo! Lifestyle published an article naming Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) the “best drugstore anti-aging product.” This recognition sparked an important discussion: Should dermatologists recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) acne product to help patients with fine lines and wrinkles?
For an expert opinion at the time of publication, Next Steps in Derm consulted board- …
Back in 2017, Yahoo! Lifestyle published an article naming Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) the “best drugstore anti-aging product.” This recognition sparked an important discussion: Should dermatologists recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) acne product to help patients with fine lines and wrinkles?
For an expert opinion at the time of publication, Next Steps in Derm consulted board- … Continue reading "Throwback Tuesday! | Is Differin Gel an Anti-Aging Secret?"
TikTok influencers are recommending a drawing salve as an acne spot treatment. Pain Relief & Instant Drawing Salve (PRID) purports to be a homeopathic way to draw out foreign bodies and relieve the effects of minor skin concerns.
Yet dermatologists in an Allure article about the trend say they do not tell patients to use PRID as an acne spot treatment due to risks of irritation, hyperpigmen … 
CNBC recently wrote an article about the safety of keratin hair treatments in light of a proposed FDA rule that would ban products that contain or release formaldehyde. Which straightening products would be affected by a ban? What should dermatologists know about safety concerns with other hair straightening products?
Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD, professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University S … 
You may want to make an extra effort to encourage your young adult patients to protect their skin from the sun. Recent surveys, as noted in The New York Times, showed that adults born after 1997 – those considered in Gen Z – were more likely to believe sun safety myths, including that daily sunscreen usage is more harmful than sun exposure.
Experts say that misinformation in this age group … 
NewBeauty recently wrote an article about the phenol peel. How popular is the phenol peel, and what are its risks and benefits? What is the unique role of in-office chemical peels in dermatology?
For expert advice, I reached out to Seaver L. Soon, MD, FAAD, FACMS, immediate past president of the International Peeling Society and chair of the International Peeling Society-USA. Dr. Soon will lect … 