Patient Buzz Series: Consumer-Focused Acne Clinic
Dermatologist Dr. Amy Weschler’s new venture with her daughter Zoe is making news this month. According to ELLE and The New York Times, the pair recently opened Spotless, a consumer-focused acne clinic. (Similar to a blow-dry bar.) Located in a Manhattan storefront, Spotless is a ground-floor, one-stop-shop for acne care, from corticosteroid injections to prescription treatments. Dr. Weschler sa …
Dermatologist Dr. Amy Weschler’s new venture with her daughter Zoe is making news this month. According to ELLE and The New York Times, the pair recently opened Spotless, a consumer-focused acne clinic. (Similar to a blow-dry bar.) Located in a Manhattan storefront, Spotless is a ground-floor, one-stop-shop for acne care, from corticosteroid injections to prescription treatments. Dr. Weschler sa … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Consumer-Focused Acne Clinic"
Making news this month in Women’s Health is the development of an at-home corticosteroid injection for acne flares. ClearPen contains triamcinolone acetonide and, if FDA-approved, would be the first and only at-home prescription-strength corticosteroid acne injection. The product’s developer, Indomo, says it will begin clinical trials soon, so the injections, which would require a prescription … 
New Beauty and The New York Times recently posted articles on skin care after weight loss from GLP-1 agonists. Patients who have experienced significant weight loss are seeking skincare products and treatments to address their loose skin. Dermatologists are reporting an increase in patients with these concerns, and influencers on TikTok and Instagram are pushing a variety of products geared toward … 
This month’s Patient Buzz Listing includes articles on different oils and juices for thinning hair. Marie Claire highlighted moringa oil, which has been used since ancient times and has made a comeback thanks to TikTok. Dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu says moringa oil has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties, which can help promote scalp and hair health. Women’s Health/MSN promoted rosema … 
Forbes profiled the skincare ingredient bisabolol, which is making headlines for its anti-inflammatory properties. Commonly used in skincare products as alpha-bisabolol, an extract from the essential oils of the German chamomile and Brazilian candei tree, bisabolol is an antioxidant with anti-microbial properties. Dermatologist Dr. Hallie McDonald says bisabolol also enhances the effects of other …