JDD Buzz Series | Sunscreens: Mechanisms and Safety in Depth
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Despite decades of educational efforts, there is growing public skepticism over sunscreen’s safety and efficacy. Researchers from Chicago sought to synthesize the current scientific understanding of sunscreen in order to help dermatology clinicians address concerns. The findings are published in the February Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
I intervie …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Despite decades of educational efforts, there is growing public skepticism over sunscreen’s safety and efficacy. Researchers from Chicago sought to synthesize the current scientific understanding of sunscreen in order to help dermatology clinicians address concerns. The findings are published in the February Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
I intervie … Continue reading "JDD Buzz Series | Sunscreens: Mechanisms and Safety in Depth"
Underrepresentation of patients with skin of color in clinical trials is an issue in medical research, including in research about dermatological conditions. A study in the January Journal of Drugs in Dermatology looked at the diversity of patients enrolled in melasma clinical trials to determine if there are any disparities in representation.
I interviewed author Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS, associat … 
A commonly used diabetes medication may help prevent non-melanoma skin cancer. A study in the December Journal of Drugs in Dermatology analyzed whether metformin exposure is associated with a reduced risk of non-melanoma skin cancer. The study also stratified findings by race/ethnicity, which makes it unique among similar research studies.
I interviewed author Tiffany Jow Libby, MD, FAAD, FACMS … 
Are AI chatbots a wave of the future in dermatology? An article in the November Journal of Drugs in Dermatology assessed dermatologists’ attitudes and beliefs toward artificial intelligence chatbots. Chatbot usage has grown in a variety of areas of society in recent years, and ChatGPT’s popularity shows there’s demand. So to what extent do dermatologists think AI chatbots will play a role in … 
A study in the September Journal of Drugs in Dermatology addressed the impact of social media algorithms on the perception of beauty. While the golden ratio dates back to ancient Greece – and is an ages-old beauty standard for those of European ancestry – beauty ideals of facial features often change over time and vary by region. Yet access to a curated diet of images through social media may … 