Patient Buzz Series: Beef Tallow Skin Care
beef tallow skin careA trend that’s been growing in popularity in the consumer press is beef tallow skin care. In an article by Fox News, the founder of a tallow-based skincare company touted the high amount of nutrients in the product. She also said customers have claimed beef tallow helps with acne and psoriasis. However, in a BuzzFeed article, dermatologist Dr. Anil Sharma said beef tallow may do more harm tha …
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Urticarial Plaques – Friday Pop Quiz 1/3/2025
A woman in her 2nd trimester of pregnancy presents to clinic with urticarial plaques and papules around her umbilicus, chest and extremities. Tense vesicles are present within a few of the erythematous plaques. This woman's condition is most commonly associated with: A. Lymphoma B. First trimester of pregnancy C. Grave's Disease D. Inflammatory Bowel Disease E. Lupus To find ou …
Innovative Approaches to Melasma Treatment in Skin of Color
melasmaAs dermatologists, we recognize that melasma is a persistent and often challenging condition that can deeply affect our patients' self-esteem, particularly in those with skin of color, who may face additional diagnostic and therapeutic complexities. Effectively managing this condition requires a nuanced approach, and we are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Seemal Desai, president of the AAD, fou …
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Patient Buzz: Ultraprocessed Foods and Psoriasis | The Expert Weighs In
psoriasisHealthDay recently wrote an article, which was picked up by several news outlets, about a recent study on the association of ultraprocessed foods and psoriasis. Researchers found an association between high intake of ultraprocessed foods and active status of psoriasis. What is the overall link between diet and psoriasis? What mechanisms in psoriasis are impacted by dietary factors? For an expe …
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