Patient Buzz: Should Dermatologists Recommend LED Light Therapy Masks? The Expert Weighs In
Light therapyPrevention wrote an article recently about a new popular skin treatment among celebrities -- LED light therapy masks. So how should you respond if a patient asks about this treatment? For an expert opinion, I consulted Jeremy A. Brauer, MD, clinical associate professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU School of Medicine. What is your opinion on the effectiveness o …
Light therapy
Acne, Psoriasis, Winter Beauty and More: December Patient Buzz Series
Winter beautyAcne, Psoriasis, Winter Beauty - and More!  Be prepared for what your patients may ask! Do 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. …
Winter beauty
Patient Buzz: Should Dermatologists Recommend Hyaluronic Acid Supplements?
Hyaluronic AcidThe Expert Weighs In In a recent interview on Good Morning America, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe mentioned hyaluronic acid (HA) supplements as a possible treatment to moisturize dry skin. Since Dr. Bowe said research on these supplements is preliminary, how should you respond if a patient asks about the benefits of an oral hyaluronic acid? For an expert opinion, I consulted W …
Hyaluronic Acid
Patient Buzz: Do Dryer Sheets Cause Acne?
Causes of AcneDo 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 …
Causes of Acne
JDD Buzz Series | PIH in AD Patients With Skin of Color
PIH in atopic dermatitisAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a distressing condition, with intense itch and pain, disrupted sleep, and multifaceted therapeutic protocols. For patients with skin of color, achieving clear or almost clear skin can feel like an especially challenging goal. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) can mask as active AD, compounding the psychosocial impact of the condition and complicating treatment. A …
PIH in atopic dermatitis