Patient Buzz: Is Powdered Sunscreen Effective? – The Expert Weighs In
Allure recently published an article on powdered sunscreen, noting the popularity of new products on the market. But is powder an effective sunscreen vehicle? How should you direct your patients?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Steven Q. Wang, MD, director of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, N.J.
How does powd …
Allure recently published an article on powdered sunscreen, noting the popularity of new products on the market. But is powder an effective sunscreen vehicle? How should you direct your patients?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Steven Q. Wang, MD, director of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, N.J.
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In preparation for summer, this month’s patient buzz includes articles about sun protection trends. Is homemade sunscreen effective? What about powdered sunscreen? Can “well fashion” reduce a person’s skin cancer risk?
Be ready for your patients’ odd-ball questions by checking out this listing of recent articles in the consumer press.
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Marie Clairerecently posted a list of the magazine’s top devices for at-home laser hair removal, noting their budget-friendly appeal. But are these devices safe and effective? How should you counsel your patients?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Eliot F. Battle Jr., MD, CEO and co-founder of Cultura Dermatology & Laser Center in Washington, D.C., clinical instructor in th … 
Do your patients’ questions ever leave you at a loss for words?
Is a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) moisturizer worth the cost? Can stone tools lift and sculpt the face? Does “drinkable retinol” improve aging skin?
Be ready for your patients’ odd-ball questions by checking out this listing of recent articles in the consumer press.
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Some rosacea sufferers are using a $4 horse medicine in place of prescription SOOLANTRA® (ivermectin) Cream, 1%, according to this INSIDER article. The veterinary application of ivermectin is available at veterinary supply stores and online – no prescription needed. Buyers say the price of Soolantra and the requirements to obtain the drug via step therapy are motivators for using the horse medi …