Patient Buzz: Eczema-Related Pigmentary Changes | The Expert Weighs In
Pigmentary ChangesA recent Allure article addressed pigmentary changes that can occur after an eczema flare in patients with skin of color. The resulting hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation can be more frustrating to patients than eczema itself. I interviewed Rebecca Vasquez, MD, FAAD, associate professor with the UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Dermatology. Dr. Vasquez will present on the miscel …
Pigmentary Changes
Patient Buzz Series: FDA’s Topical Finasteride Alert
finasterideThe FDA’s alert on the safety of topical finasteride is one of the dermatology news stories making headlines in the consumer press. New Beauty interviewed three dermatologists for their perspective on the popular hair loss treatment. Dermatologist Dr. Skylar Souyoul notes that topical finasteride does not have the same level of clinical study as oral finasteride. Dr. Natanel Jourabchi says it’ …
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Patient Buzz Series: What’s Buzzing in Skin, Hair & Self-Care Right Now
skinThis month’s Patient Buzz contains several articles that address basic skin and hair care questions. Time addressed whether people should use soap or cleanser when bathing. Dermatologists Drs. Erin Chen, Anthony Rossi, Rachel Nazarian, and Shilpi Khetarpal outlined the damage that soap can do to the skin, and the benefits of using cleansers in maintaining the skin barrier. The dermatologists als …
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Patient Buzz: Accutane Nose? | The Expert Weighs In
AccutanePureWow recently wrote an article about the “Accutane nose” effect. Users on social media claim Accutane use can lead to a slimmer nose – a subtle nose job. For an expert’s perspective on use of isotretinoin in 2025, I reached out to San Diego dermatologist Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD. Have you heard about "Accutane nose" and what are your thoughts on it? I can’t say I’ve heard of it. It …
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Patient Buzz Series: Green Light Therapy
Green light therapyLight therapy has been making news in the consumer press for years, and there’s a new wavelength in the spotlight – green light. Women’s Health wrote about green light therapy, which emits at a range of 500-570nm, as a way to treat dark spots and inflammation. While this therapy is not commonly available in dermatologists’ offices and research is limited, some dermatologists are recommendi …
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