Patient Questions: Be Prepared for What Your Patients May Ask
Dermatology newsDo you ever field odd-ball patient questions and wonder where the information they presented came from? The new “Patent Buzz” series addresses recent dermatology news from the consumer press and provides background on the conditions and treatments your patients may ask about at their next office visit. Allure: Do you need a face towel? Brides: Are gel nails safe? GMA: Skin tips …
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5 Ways to Make Pediatric Patients Feel Comfortable
pediatric patient1. Use child-friendly language. A blood pressure check could be “giving the arm a hug.” A swab could be a “silly tickle test.” 2. Biopsy ideas: Apply topical lidocaine under occlusion for 15-20 minutes before injection. Use buffered lidocaine (1:10 ratio of sodium bicarbonate to lidocaine). Suggestions for distraction: infants, use sweet-ease® sugar syrup on a pacifier; for o …
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Laser Hair Removal for Hidradenitis Suppurativa | The Expert Weighs In
Hidradenitis SuppurativaHealth recently wrote an article detailing laser hair removal as a treatment option for hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). What role does laser hair removal play in an HS treatment plan, and which patients make good candidates? For an expert’s perspective, I reached out to Steven Daveluy, MD, FAAD, professor and program director at Wayne State Dermatology. In your practice, what role does laser hai …
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Throwback Tuesday! | Is Differin Gel an Anti-Aging Secret?
Differin gel Back in 2017, Yahoo! Lifestyle published an article naming Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) the “best drugstore anti-aging product.” This recognition sparked an important discussion: Should dermatologists recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) acne product to help patients with fine lines and wrinkles? For an expert opinion at the time of publication, Next Steps in Derm consulted board- …
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ChatGPT’s Skincare Advice
ChatGTPPeople are using ChatGPT to write content as well as search the Internet. Now beauty influencers on TikTok are recommending ChatGPT as a way for people to receive personalized skincare advice. POPSUGAR recently asked dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry to rate ChatGPT’s skincare responses. She found the advice was generally correct, but there were nuances and alternative treatments that ChatGPT did …
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