Patient Buzz Series: Sephora Kids
Sephora KidsTweens and teens are now crazed about skin care products, posting videos on social media about their multi-step skincare routines and love of Sephora. According to Good Morning America, #tweenskincare has more than 49 million views on TikTok. Dermatologists warn that the products chosen aren’t just expensive, but they may be harmful to a child’s skin. In a Good Morning America segment, Dr. …
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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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Patient Buzz: Hair Growth Treatments | The Expert Weighs In
Hair Growth TreatmentsGlamour recently posted an online article about how to grow hair faster. Does research support the use of supplements for hair growth? How quickly can patients expect to see results from any hair interventions? For expert advice, I reached out to Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD, professor and chair of the department of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. When a patient asks how …
Hair Growth Treatments
Patient Buzz: Teledermatology Platforms and Skin Care
teledermatologyThe New York Times recently published an article about teledermatology and telehealth platforms that are disrupting skin care. Are these platforms good for expanding patient access to dermatology? How should dermatology clinicians address patient questions about these platforms? For expert advice, I reached out to George Han, MD, PhD, associate professor of dermatology at the Donald and Barb …
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Patient Buzz Series: Flaxseed Mask as a Natural Botox Alternative?
botox alternativeAs a dermatologist, you may roll your eyes at one of the latest TikTok trends. The co-founder of an online wellness community recently shared a recipe for a “Botox that you can make at home,” according to In the Know, a Yahoo! News outlet. Her hack is a DIY mask made of flaxseed and water. In the Know shared the posts with a dermatologist who pointed out the false claims made in the TikTok vid …
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