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Patient Buzz Series: Flying and Melanoma Risk
by Allison Sit on
The link between flying and melanoma made news recently after dermatologist Dr. Joyce Park posted to TikTok about the increased incidence of melanoma in airline pilots. In her post, Dr. Park recommended flyers wear sunscreen or keep the windows shut. She highlighted research published in JAMA Dermatology in 2015 that found the amount of UVA radiation pilots receive in a cockpit during a nearly hou …

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JDD May 2023 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Skin Cancer
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The May issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on skin cancer and includes the perfect blend of original articles and case reports. Topics include actinic keratosis versus squamous cell carcinoma, the utility of gene expression profiling in skin cancer, the prevalence of sunscreen use, and many more.  Check out this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s …

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Patient Buzz Series: Skincare Trends for 2023
SKINCARE
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This month’s Patient Buzz includes articles that sought to predict the top skincare trends for 2023. Are you in the know about the latest trends? Peruse this list of dermatology articles in the consumer press: Allure: Cardi B has butt injections removed Allure: Neuromodulator guide Allure: Skincare trends for 2023 BestLife/Yahoo! Life: Skincare after 50 CNET: Good skin …

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Patient Buzz: Acne Excoriée | The Expert Weighs In
Acne Excoriée
by Allison Sit on
Allure recently posted a first-person account of acne excoriée. How can dermatologists best counsel patients who pick their acne lesions, and what tools can help address the urge to pick? For expert advice, I reached out to dermatologist and clinical psychologist Rick Fried, MD, PhD, clinical director of Yardley Dermatology Associates and Yardley Clinical Research Associates in Yardley, Pa. …

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Patient Buzz Series: Acne Scar Treatments
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by Allison Sit on
How to treat acne scars is a popular topic in the consumer press this month. Online articles discussed the benefits and limitations of both chemical peels and scar creams. What advice is your acne patients reading about fading their acne scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation? Find out by reviewing this list of articles about hot dermatology topics in the consumer press: Allur …

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