CBD for Psoriasis? The Expert Weighs In
Health recently wrote an article asking if CBD oil can relieve psoriasis symptoms. In recognition of Psoriasis Awareness Month, I consulted Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, professor and interim chair of dermatology at the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Friedman is also the residency program director, director of translational research and director of the Supportive On …
Are Pimple Patches Worth the Hype? The Expert Weighs In
Huff Post recently wrote an article asking if pimple patches are effective. The products are popular with beauty bloggers who swear the patches have breakout-stopping properties. For an expert opinion, I consulted double board-certified dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, who is based in Dallas, Texas. Do pimple patches work? If so, how? Pimple patches can work on isolated acne l …
Is Differin Gel an Anti-Aging Secret? The Expert Weighs In
Differin anti-aging gel for wrinkles and fine linesYahoo! Lifestyle recently wrote an article naming Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) the “best drugstore anti-aging product.” But should dermatologists recommend an over-the-counter (OTC)  acne product to help patients with their fine lines and wrinkles?  For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Fran Cook-Bolden, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Health …
Differin anti-aging gel for wrinkles and fine lines
Sun Protection 2.0: Advances in UV Filters, Blue Light Defense, & Beyond
Sun protectionAt the 2026 ODAC Dermatology Conference in Orlando, Dr. Misty Eleryan, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University and Director of Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology at Chosen Dermatology in Los Angeles, California, presented her talk “Sun Protection 2.0: Advances in UV Filters, Blue Light Defense, & Beyond” which detailed new developments in our understand …
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Melanonychia: Clues for Diagnosis and the Importance of Histology
Melanonychia Originally published May 26, 2021; updated February 23, 2026 by the Next Steps in Derm Editorial Team with refreshed links and expanded guidance on treating nail disorders. Just as pigmented lesions on the skin can vary widely from freckles to lentigines to nevi to melanoma, similar pigmented lesions can be seen in nails. Melanonychia, brown …
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