JDD Buzz Series | The Role of Diet in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are commonly told to eat healthy to improve their disease severity. However, with so many dietary options in this day and age, what does an HS-friendly diet even look like? An article in the November Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shares research analyzing several diets and their impact on HS disease severity, as well as the impact of vitamin and minera …
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are commonly told to eat healthy to improve their disease severity. However, with so many dietary options in this day and age, what does an HS-friendly diet even look like? An article in the November Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shares research analyzing several diets and their impact on HS disease severity, as well as the impact of vitamin and minera … Continue reading "JDD Buzz Series | The Role of Diet in Hidradenitis Suppurativa"
Concerns over nail salon safety typically focus on the dangers of UV lights or risks of a salon-acquired infection. A brief communication published in the October Journal of Drugs in Dermatology expands the thinking on the dermatologic hazards of nail products, both those used in the salon and at home. From unexpected nail changes to allergic reactions, the authors state that dermatologists should … 
A new type of spa is popping up in major U.S. cities. Head spas provide a mix of spa treatments for the scalp and hair as well as potentially therapeutic treatments for dermatologic conditions that affect the scalp. Some head spas offer consultation with a trichology professional, which may include trichoscopic imaging.
Dermatologists say patients are now bringing their trichoscopic images take … 
Dermatologists have several prescription treatment options for hair loss, including minoxidil, spironolactone, finasteride, and latanoprost. Yet despite the commonality of hair loss, insurance coverage of hair loss treatments is rare. An editorial published in the August Journal of Drugs in Dermatology assesses the differences in insurance coverage of these hair loss medications.
I interviewed … 
Medical school dermatology curriculum is known for its lack of representation of images of skin of color. A letter to the editor published in the July Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shows the effects on diagnostic accuracy, perception, and confidence when one medical school took action to make its pre-clerkship dermatology curriculum more diverse.
I interviewed authors Dahyeon (Esther) Kim, a …