Genetic Disorders of Pigmentation | Expert Insights from Dr. Nada Elbuluk
Genetic Disorders of PigmentationGenetic disorders of pigmentation can affect more than just the skin, hair and nails, according to Dr. Nada Elbuluk, founder and director of the USC Skin of Color Center and Pigmentary Disorders Clinic. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Elbuluk outlines three categories of genetic disorders of pigmentation and why an early an …
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Patient Buzz: Should You Ever Go Outside Without Sunscreen? | The Expert Weighs In
SUNSCREENHealth recently asked if it’s ever OK to go outside without sunscreen. The article highlighted the American Academy of Dermatology’s approach of always wearing sunscreen when going outside as well as recent discussion in the U.S. and Australia that questions the strict guidance, especially in light of vitamin D. For an expert’s take, I reached out to Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, director of …
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Patient Buzz: The Sephora Kids Craze | The Expert Weighs In
sephora kidsGood Morning America was one of several media outlets who covered the Sephora kids craze, where tweens shop for and use skincare products made for adult skin. What factors led up to the craze? How should dermatologists modify their approach when treating tweens and teens? For expert advice, I reached out to Brandi Kenner-Bell, MD, assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northweste …
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Patient Buzz: The Mind-Skin Connection | The Expert Weighs In
PsychodermatologyStylecaster recently posted an online article about psychodermatology. How do the mind and skin influence each other? What do we now know and what questions are still unanswered? How can dermatology clinicians best counsel their patients when the mind-skin connection is at work? For expert advice, I reached out to Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD, associate professor and program director at Wayne St …
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Connective Tissue Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color | Expert Insights
SLECollagen vascular diseases encompass a group of autoimmune disorders that can have a profound impact on an individual's health and quality of life. At the 2023 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Ted Rosen, Professor and Vice-Chair of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, explained how these conditions uniquely impact individuals with skin of color. Missed the lecture?? Explore key insights and pear …
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