Patient Buzz Series: At-Home Skincare Devices
At-home skincare devices are now widely available to consumers, from handheld light wands for acne and wrinkles to laser hair removal devices. While no at-home device can fully mimic the benefits of in-office treatments, dermatologists spoke with Everyday Health and HuffPost about which at-home devices are worth consideration.
Dermatologist Dr. Rachel Westbay told HuffPost that consumers can us …
At-home skincare devices are now widely available to consumers, from handheld light wands for acne and wrinkles to laser hair removal devices. While no at-home device can fully mimic the benefits of in-office treatments, dermatologists spoke with Everyday Health and HuffPost about which at-home devices are worth consideration.
Dermatologist Dr. Rachel Westbay told HuffPost that consumers can us … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: At-Home Skincare Devices"
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Candrice Heath, assistant professor of dermatology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Heath shares her tips for culturally sensitive dermatology consults, specifically consults involving hair concerns in children. Watch as she encourages clinicians to consider time when creating a treatment p … 
Trichoscopy is a handy dermoscopic tool that can be used at the bedside to diagnose multiple hair diseases. However, these hair diseases may be challenging to diagnose by the untrained eye. Fortunately, we had the opportunity to train these skills at ODAC 2023 with hair expert and dermatologist Dr. Amy McMichael, Professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest University. We will review the essentials of … 
The path to becoming a dermatologist is challenging—from years of school, residency, research to ultimately creating a career. But post-residency paralysis could prevent you from knowing what to do with your career. Instead, hear from our experts at ODAC 2023 on general advice for your next steps following residency and more specific pathways, including:
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Beverage tumblers with straws are popular on TikTok, and now some social media influencers are claiming using straws will cause wrinkles. These influencers are promoting bendy “anti-wrinkle” straws to people who are especially concerned about fine lines and wrinkles in the perioral area. While dermatologists point out that repeated use of straws will cause wrinkles over time, they also remind … 