The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Growing Resource for Inclusive Dermatologic Care
Image of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation skin condition. The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas side by side images of popular derm conditionsThe Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas continues to revolutionize dermatology education and patient care by addressing disparities in recognizing skin conditions across diverse skin tones. Initially introduced as a print edition in 2021 and followed by the launch of the Inclusive Derm Atlas Online Gallery in 2022, this initiative is expanding rapidly and making a profound …
Image of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation skin condition. The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas side by side images of popular derm conditions
Patient Buzz Series: Face Washing with Bottled Water
Bottled water for skincareThe latest trend for social media’s skincare enthusiasts is using bottled water to wash the face. Vogue interviewed dermatologists for their take on whether there’s any evidence to say that replacing tap water with bottled water in a skin cleansing routine has any benefit. Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose pointed out that contaminants from unfiltered water may irritate dry, sensitive skin as well as t …
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JDD Buzz Series | Algorithmic Beauty
Algorithmic BeautyA study in the September Journal of Drugs in Dermatology addressed the impact of social media algorithms on the perception of beauty. While the golden ratio dates back to ancient Greece – and is an ages-old beauty standard for those of European ancestry – beauty ideals of facial features often change over time and vary by region. Yet access to a curated diet of images through social media may …
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JDD Buzz Series | DermTok: Who’s Talking Sun?
sun protectionTikTok is a source of beauty and skin health information for the masses. Yet much of the content is not produced by board-certified dermatologists or even other healthcare professionals. So who’s creating TikTok content about sun protection and skin cancer? Does any of this content address skin of color? Those are the questions a new cross-sectional analysis published in the July Journal of Drug …
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Patient Buzz Series: Anti-Sunscreen Movement
sunscreenAnother summer means another season for dermatologists in battling sunscreen misinformation, which is a tougher job nowadays thanks to social media. The anti-sunscreen movement, as chronicled by CBS News, is especially influencing young people. Dermatologists are responding by trying to set the record straight on the safety of sunscreen ingredients and the benefits of wearing sunscreen. Dermatolog …
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