Patient Buzz: Collagen Banking for Anti-Aging
Collagen BankingHuffPost recently published an article on collagen banking, which included some debate among dermatologists for and against prejuvenation. Should dermatologists perform cosmetic procedures on younger patients as a way of staving off the signs of aging? For an expert opinion, I consulted Maritza Perez, MD, clinical professor of dermatology at Mt. Sinai Icahn School of Medicine and professor a …
Collagen Banking
Patient Buzz Series: Celebrities with Skin Conditions
Patient Buzz SeriesThis month’s Patient Buzz includes several articles about celebrities who are going public with their skin conditions. From melanoma to psoriatic arthritis to eczema, more patients may seek treatment because of the awareness celebrities are bringing to these conditions. Be prepared for your patients’ questions by perusing these dermatology articles from the consumer press: Allure: ASDS …
Patient Buzz Series
Fake Facial Fillers and Other Consumer Warnings
Patient Buzz Series September EditionThis month’s Patient Buzz includes warnings for consumers: Fake facial fillers for sale online. A recall of a popular at-home light therapy mask. An acne treatment promoted by a celebrity that may irritate the skin. Be prepared for the questions your patients may ask by perusing this list of dermatology news from the consumer press: Allure: Fake facial fillers Allure: Scalp acne Bu …
Patient Buzz Series September Edition
Diet and Psoriasis – References
Diet and Psoriasis - References Addolorato G, Parente A, Lorenzi G de, et al. Rapid Regression of Psoriasis in a Coeliac Patient after Gluten-Free Diet. DIG. 2003;68(1):9-12. doi:10.1159/000073220 Armstrong, Ehrin J., Caitlin T. Harskamp, and April W. Armstrong. 2013. “Psoriasis and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.” Journ …
Ostraceous Psoriasis Presenting as Koebner Phenomenon in a Tattoo
Koebner phenomenonAuthors Jacob Reinhart MD, Matthew Willett MD, and Neil Gibbs MD present a case of psoriatic lesions precipitated by an upper arm tattoo. Psoriasis is a common dermatologic skin condition with a variety of morphologic presentations. These variations include the less common hyperkeratotic form, psoriasis ostracea, defined as having pronounced adherent scales (skin lesions) resembling an oyster s …
Koebner phenomenon
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