Patient Buzz Series: Bisabolol as a Skincare Ingredient
Forbes profiled the skincare ingredient bisabolol, which is making headlines for its anti-inflammatory properties. Commonly used in skincare products as alpha-bisabolol, an extract from the essential oils of the German chamomile and Brazilian candei tree, bisabolol is an antioxidant with anti-microbial properties. Dermatologist Dr. Hallie McDonald says bisabolol also enhances the effects of other …
Forbes profiled the skincare ingredient bisabolol, which is making headlines for its anti-inflammatory properties. Commonly used in skincare products as alpha-bisabolol, an extract from the essential oils of the German chamomile and Brazilian candei tree, bisabolol is an antioxidant with anti-microbial properties. Dermatologist Dr. Hallie McDonald says bisabolol also enhances the effects of other … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Bisabolol as a Skincare Ingredient"
ODAC Co-Chair Dr. Adam Friedman says some nuanced changes in recently published scientific literature have changed the way he approaches rosacea. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who addressed the latest understanding of rosacea triggers. Should your still tell your rosacea patients to avoid coffee? Find out what the latest researc … 
At the 2025 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Rebecca Vasquez, Associate Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, delivered an insightful presentation on drug-induced causes of hyperpigmentation. Her talk focused on the pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and diagnostic tools used to differentiate these disorders from more common pigmentary conditions such as melasm … 
A paradigm shift in the understanding of melasma is changing the way dermatology clinicians approach the condition. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Mukta Sachdev, head of the department of dermatology at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India. Watch as Dr. Sachdev shares why photoprotection, barrier function, and pollution are some of the factor … 
Using a Sharpie as a lip liner is the latest TikTok trend raising concerns among dermatologists. Some social media influencers say using a permanent marker is a cheaper alternative to traditional lip liner. However, an article by Fox News quotes the Northern New England Poison Center’s website, which says the ink in permanent markers may contain xylene, toluene, and urethane resin. Dermatologist … 