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Patient Buzz Series: Acne Scar Treatments
acne scarsHow 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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The Link Between Acne and Sleep | The Expert Weighs In
acne and sleepAllure recently posted an article, "Is My Acne the Reason I Can't Sleep?" What does research say about a link between acne and sleep, and how should dermatologists counsel their acne patients about lifestyle factors? For expert advice, I reached out to Miami dermatologist Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, who is board certified in both dermatology and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Woolery-Lloyd spoke ab …
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Patient Buzz Series: BeautyTok’s “Skin Cycling”
skin cycling“Skin Cycling” is the latest BeautyTok trend and it has a dermatologist to thank. Dr. Whitney Bowe created the four-night skincare regimen, which she popularized on social media. The routine includes chemical exfoliation, retinol and recovery to reset the skin and strengthen the skin barrier. Are you ready for questions about the latest beauty trends? Review this list of articles in the con …
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Patient Buzz Series: Calamine Lotion as Makeup Primer
calamine lotionDermatologists are sounding alarm after some TikTok influencers are recommending calamine lotion as a makeup primer, claiming the hack helps improve blemishes and keeps makeup in place. It’s the latest viral beauty hack popularized on the social media platform. Be ready for the hacks your patients may bring up in their next office visits by perusing this list of articles in the consumer press: …
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Clascoterone Cream | Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
clascoteroneClascoterone cream is a novel topical therapeutic agent used to treat acne vulgaris through androgen inhibition. Other androgen inhibitors such as combined oral contraceptive pills and off-label spironolactone can lead to some unwanted side effects such as feminization, gynecomastia, and erectile dysfunction, making them unsuitable for male patients. Unlike other androgen inhibitors used to manage …
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