The 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’s important to remember that side effects are possible with the topical formulation. Finally, Dr. Jason Chouake points out that, with proper care and oversight, topical finasteride is generally a safe treatment option.
Health asks about the efficacy of supplements that claim to have sun protective properties. These supplements are becoming more available online and in drug stores. While most contain polypodium leucotomos, dermatologist Dr. Asmi Berry says some also have nicotinamide, astaxanthin, and lycopene. While polypodium leucotomos is the ingredient most studied for its UV protective properties, dermatologists quoted in the article note that most human studies of the ingredient have been small and more research is needed.
Allure questions whether or not “medical-grade skin care” is legit. The article considers the perspective of federal regulators, cosmetic chemists, and dermatologists. Dermatologist Dr. Mona Gohara recommends checking brand websites and scientific studies, or even reaching out to the company to determine the amount and type of research conducted about a skincare product. As far as who should consider “medical-grade skin care,” Dr. Gohara says those experiencing skin conditions, such as acne and rosacea, may find the products most beneficial.
Dermatology topics are always popular in the consumer press, and there’s seemingly a new hot topic every day. Keep up to date on what your patients are reading by perusing this list of dermatology articles in the consumer press:
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- Allure: Pigmentary changes after an eczema flare
- Cosmopolitan: Why is eczema more prevalent in Black skin?
- Elle: Navigating TikTok skincare
- Forbes: Why derms start skincare brands
- Glamour: How to moisturize the face
- Glamour: What SPF to use?
- HealthCentral: How eczema differs in patients with skin of color
- HealthCentral: When to advocate for your eczema care
- HuffPost: Is it too late to start anti-aging skin care?
- InStyle: How often to wash your face
- InStyle/AOL: How often to shave pubic hair
- NBC News: John Cena’s skin cancer diagnosis
- NBC News:Korean vs. American sunscreens
- New Beauty:Morning skincare routine for women over 50
- New Beauty:What is fluctuating skin?
- News Nation: AI for early skin cancer detection
- Newsweek: Tight hairstyles and hair loss
- Parade: Body part to wash more often
- Parade: Shower product to ditch
- Prevention: Circular rashes
- Real Simple: Best time to apply deodorant
- Real Simple: Eyelash shedding
- Refinery29: How to quickly grow longer, stronger nails
- TIME: What happens if you don’t wash your face?
- USA Today:Ashton Hall’s ice water facials
- USA Today:How fast does hair grow?
- USA Today:What are freckles?
- USA Today:What to consider before starting isotretinoin
- Verywell Health:HS treatment decisions
- Verywell Health: Is HS genetic?
- Vogue: Dark circle treatment guide
- Vogue: Scalp exfoliation
- Woman’s World/MSN: Retinol sandwich method
- Women: How many skincare steps is too much
- Women’s Health: Things dermatologists never do
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