Patient Buzz Series: What’s Buzzing in Skin, Hair & Self-Care Right Now
This month’s Patient Buzz contains several articles that address basic skin and hair care questions. Time addressed whether people should use soap or cleanser when bathing. Dermatologists Drs. Erin Chen, Anthony Rossi, Rachel Nazarian, and Shilpi Khetarpal outlined the damage that soap can do to the skin, and the benefits of using cleansers in maintaining the skin barrier. The dermatologists als …
This month’s Patient Buzz contains several articles that address basic skin and hair care questions. Time addressed whether people should use soap or cleanser when bathing. Dermatologists Drs. Erin Chen, Anthony Rossi, Rachel Nazarian, and Shilpi Khetarpal outlined the damage that soap can do to the skin, and the benefits of using cleansers in maintaining the skin barrier. The dermatologists als … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: What’s Buzzing in Skin, Hair & Self-Care Right Now"
As our world grows increasingly diverse, it is essential for physicians to enhance their cultural awareness and understanding of the unique needs of their patients. While medical education has made strides in incorporating lectures on cultural differences in patient care, true understanding comes from direct engagement. Immersing oneself in diverse communities through volunteerism provides invalua … 
Light therapy has been making news in the consumer press for years, and there’s a new wavelength in the spotlight – green light. Women’s Health wrote about green light therapy, which emits at a range of 500-570nm, as a way to treat dark spots and inflammation. While this therapy is not commonly available in dermatologists’ offices and research is limited, some dermatologists are recommendi … 
At the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, we were delighted to learn about alternative treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), presented by Dr. Terrence Keaney, Founder and Director of SkinDC and Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
In recent times, there has been an exponential growth of interest from the pat … 
At the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Amy McMichael, distinguished professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, shared her expertise on “Management Strategies for Nonscarring Alopecias.” She focused on pattern hair loss and alopecia areata, weaving in evidence and practical pearls.
Pattern Hair Loss
Dr. McMichael discussed important management considerations … 