Patient Buzz Series: From Horse Medicine for Rosacea to At-Home Microneedling
Do your patients’ questions ever leave you at a loss for words?
Should horse medicine be used to treat rosacea? How long to wait between applying skin care products? Is at-home microneedling effective?
Be prepared for your patients’ questions about skin, hair and nail conditions by checking out this listing of recent articles in the consumer press.
Allure: Excessive sweating vs. …
Do your patients’ questions ever leave you at a loss for words?
Should horse medicine be used to treat rosacea? How long to wait between applying skin care products? Is at-home microneedling effective?
Be prepared for your patients’ questions about skin, hair and nail conditions by checking out this listing of recent articles in the consumer press.
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A recent Allure article highlighted a trending group of skin-care ingredients – polyhydroxy acids or PHAs. The article says PHAs are thought to be more tolerable than other chemical exfoliants.
How should you respond if a patient asks about using skin care products with PHAs?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Cheryl Burgess, MD, FAAD. She is medical director of the Center … 
Do you ever field odd-ball questions from your patients and wonder where the information came from? What makes chapped lips worse? Nail discoloration? Adult acne? How often should you shower?
Be prepared for what treatments and conditions your patients may ask about at their next office visit by reviewing the latest dermatology articles from the consumer press that are outlined below.
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Gel manicures are noted for their longevity, making them especially popular with brides looking for a manicure that will remain chip-free through the honeymoon. The magazine Brides wrote an article recently raising concerns about the safety of gel nails and the UV light used in the drying and curing process.
How should you respond if a patient mentions gel nails?
For an expert opinion, I c … 
An ancient Chinese theory of acne is gaining popularity in the consumer media. Acne face mapping is the idea that the placement of acne breakouts on the skin reveal the location of health issues occurring inside the body. Consumer lifestyle website Refinery29 wrote an article recently about acne face mapping, which claimed acne in certain locations as signs of imbalances in the digestive system … 