Atopic dermatitis (AD) patients have a myriad of treatment options available to them in 2026. Yet not all patients experience clear or almost clear skin. This disconnect can lead patients to doubt the adequacy of their care. Articles by Everyday Health empower patients who feel stuck or overlooked in their AD treatment. In an article on signs it’s time for a second opinion, dermatologists outline key indicators to find another clinician. Overreliance on oral steroids, a lack of awareness of new treatment options, and a sense of feeling “rushed” are three of the eight flags. Overall, the article encourages patients to be their own advocates.
For patients with skin of color, Everyday Health shares how to speak up if your concerns aren’t being addressed. The article focuses on the unique challenges of AD in darker skin tones, including symptoms that can be underappreciated by clinicians and sequelae such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Dermatologist Dr. Alexa Steuer points out that some treatment recommendations may not be a good fit for patients with skin of color. Frequent showers without proper moisturization and thick creams or ointments that can leave a white cast on the skin are two examples. Dermatologist Dr. Efe Kakpovbia recommends patients speak up about quality of life impacts as this information could motivate a clinician to prescribe more aggressive treatment.
A TODAY interview on skin signs of internal health includes how skin issues can indicate heart problems. According to the article, dermatologist Dr. Saranya Wyles leads a team of researchers investigating the connection between heart activity, chronological age, and skin health. She points out the increased risk of heart attacks and stroke in psoriasis patients. She recommends people with inflammatory skin conditions understand how these conditions impact their overall health.
Here are more of the latest dermatology articles in the consumer press:
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- FOX News: “Tanmaxxing”
- Good Housekeeping: Treating and preventing ingrown hairs
- Harper’s Bazaar: How to treat dark circles
- Health: Treating dandruff could help reduce hair loss
- Health: What to know before using retinol
- Men’s Health: How often to shower
- NewBeauty: Neck skin care
- Outside: Sunscreen myths debunked
- Parade: Serum trick
- Parade/AOL: Safe and effective exfoliation
- Prevention: Foods for hair growth
- Real Simple: Mandelic acid
- Real Simple: Washing your face before or after workouts
- SheFinds: Textured skin tips
- TIME: Summer skincare tips
- TODAY: Skin cancer warning signs
- Verywell Health: How to get vitamin D without sun damage
- Verywell Health: How to soothe a bug bite without scratching
- Women’s Health: AI and cosmetic dermatology
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