Patient Buzz: World’s Smallest Skin Cancer | The Expert Weighs In
skin cancerABC News and other media outlets recently covered the story of the World's Smallest Skin Cancer – diagnosed by a team at Oregon Health & Science University and noted by Guinness World Records. How is technology changing melanoma detection? What’s the future? For expert advice, I reached out to Mohs surgeon Anthony Rossi, MD, assistant attending dermatologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering …
skin cancer
Patient Buzz Series: Why and How You Should Clean Your Shower Head
shower headA dermatologist is behind the latest TikTok trend making news in the consumer press. Dr. Scott Walker posted about the importance of regularly cleaning your shower head, and the post received coverage by Yahoo’s In The Know. Dr. Walker recommends monthly cleaning to rid the shower head of dirt and bacteria that can become airborne during a shower. Dr. Walker says the bacteria is linked to skin d …
shower head
Patient Buzz Series: Facial Acids as Deodorant
Facial AcidsSubbing facial cleanser for your deodorant is one of the latest TikTok crazes that’s making headlines in the consumer press. Videos on social media claim that acids such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid are effective in killing the bacteria that causes body odor. However, dermatologists point out that it’s the combination of bacteria and sweat that leads to body odor, so people also should …
Facial Acids
Patient Buzz: Melasma Moustache | The Expert Weighs In
melasmaGood Housekeeping recently posted an article on how to treat a melasma moustache. What should dermatology clinicians know about treating melasma on the upper lip? What are some up and coming melasma treatments that dermatology clinicians should be aware of? For expert advice, I reached out to Jennifer Rullan, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist in Chula Vista, Ca. How common is melasma on the upper l …
melasma
Patient Buzz: Stopping Filler | The Expert Weighs In
fillerAllure recently posted an article on what happens if a person stops getting filler. What should dermatologists recommend to their patients who want to stop using filler? How can dermatologists help prevent “filler fatigue”? For expert advice, I reached out to Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla. Have you noticed more of your patients lookin …
filler
error

Enjoy this blog? Please spread the word :)