Patient Buzz: Do Dryer Sheets Cause Acne?
Do you ever field odd-ball questions from your patients and wonder where the information 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.
Causes of Acne: An Expert Weighs In
Dryer sheets and acne may seem like an oddball combination, bu …
Do you ever field odd-ball questions from your patients and wonder where the information 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.
Causes of Acne: An Expert Weighs In
Dryer sheets and acne may seem like an oddball combination, bu … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: Do Dryer Sheets Cause Acne?"
People with skin of color are projected to become the majority of the U.S. population by 2044. As the population diversifies, how can dermatology clinicians better understand the dermatologic concerns of people with darker skin tones? A study published in the April Journal of Drugs in Dermatology sheds light on the most common reasons why patients of color seek outpatient dermatologic care, and th … 
Sunscreen use varies among different racial groups despite its scientifically proven benefits. A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study in the June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology aims to understand the needs and challenges people with skin of color face when choosing and using sunscreen.
I interviewed author Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS, associate professor of dermatology and director … 
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are commonly told to eat healthy to improve their disease severity. However, with so many dietary options in this day and age, what does an HS-friendly diet even look like? An article in the November Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shares research analyzing several diets and their impact on HS disease severity, as well as the impact of vitamin and minera … 
Concerns over nail salon safety typically focus on the dangers of UV lights or risks of a salon-acquired infection. A brief communication published in the October Journal of Drugs in Dermatology expands the thinking on the dermatologic hazards of nail products, both those used in the salon and at home. From unexpected nail changes to allergic reactions, the authors state that dermatologists should …