Patient Buzz: Should Dermatologists Recommend Hyaluronic Acid Supplements?
The Expert Weighs In
In a recent interview on Good Morning America, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe mentioned hyaluronic acid (HA) supplements as a possible treatment to moisturize dry skin. Since Dr. Bowe said research on these supplements is preliminary, how should you respond if a patient asks about the benefits of an oral hyaluronic acid?
For an expert opinion, I consulted W …
The Expert Weighs In
In a recent interview on Good Morning America, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe mentioned hyaluronic acid (HA) supplements as a possible treatment to moisturize dry skin. Since Dr. Bowe said research on these supplements is preliminary, how should you respond if a patient asks about the benefits of an oral hyaluronic acid?
For an expert opinion, I consulted W … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: Should Dermatologists Recommend Hyaluronic Acid Supplements?"
Avoid Physician Burnout
“I don’t know.” It’s a phrase that is near and dear to my heart.
In medical school, we were told it was the go-to phrase when we didn’t know the answer to a question. After all, we were medical students. How much could anyone really expect us to know?
What is the diagnosis? “I don’t know.” What is the etiology? “I don’t know.” What is the first- … 
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ABSTRACT
Bruising after dermal filler and neuromodulator injections is a common side effect and can have durations of 1 to 2 weeks. While it ultimately resolves, faster resolution can produce better outcomes for patients and also make patients more likely to return for future treatments. We report the successful reduction in bruising following injections of fi … 
You are called to evaluate a patient that recently returned from a trip to Mexico with these cutaneous findings. Upon further questioning, he reports being on oral doxycycline for Lyme disease for the past 14 days. What is the major contributor of this cutaneous reaction?
A.) UVA
B.) UVA1
C.) UVB
D.) UVC
E.) Visible Light
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click he … 
My Obsession with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL) – A Sneak Peek
In preparation for an exciting new Resident-led session at the upcoming ODAC conference, titled “My Obsession with CTCL”, I wanted to give you an overview of this broad category of diseases. I just remember my first Dermatology Grand Rounds presentation as a new resident was covering the topic of sarcoidosis. In this discussi …