Patient Buzz: The Staph-Itch Connection | The Expert Weighs In
itchHealthCentral recently highlighted new research out of Harvard Medical School on the role of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in itch. Researchers found S. aureus can trigger itch in mice and human cells through communication with sensory neurons. For an expert’s take, I reached out to Gil Yosipovitch, MD, professor, Stiefel Chair of Medical Dermatology and director of the Miami Itch Center …
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Patient Buzz: Safety of Hair Straightening Products | The Expert Weighs In
Hair StraighteningCNBC recently wrote an article about the safety of keratin hair treatments in light of a proposed FDA rule that would ban products that contain or release formaldehyde. Which straightening products would be affected by a ban? What should dermatologists know about safety concerns with other hair straightening products? Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD, professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University S …
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Patient Buzz: Phenol Peels | The Expert Weighs In
phenol peelsNewBeauty recently wrote an article about the phenol peel. How popular is the phenol peel, and what are its risks and benefits? What is the unique role of in-office chemical peels in dermatology? For expert advice, I reached out to Seaver L. Soon, MD, FAAD, FACMS, immediate past president of the International Peeling Society and chair of the International Peeling Society-USA. Dr. Soon will lect …
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Patient Buzz: Melanoma Overdiagnosis | The Expert Weighs In
melanomaVerywell Health and several other media outlets are covering the issue of melanoma overdiagnosis in light of a recent study, which estimated more than 80,000 melanomas were overdiagnosed in white Americans in 2018 alone. Is melanoma overdiagnosis among white Americans a significant issue? What are the driving factors of overdiagnosis? What can dermatologists do better when diagnosing melanoma? …
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Patient Buzz: The Sephora Kids Craze | The Expert Weighs In
sephora kidsGood Morning America was one of several media outlets who covered the Sephora kids craze, where tweens shop for and use skincare products made for adult skin. What factors led up to the craze? How should dermatologists modify their approach when treating tweens and teens? For expert advice, I reached out to Brandi Kenner-Bell, MD, assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northweste …
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