Key Insights on Skin Aging and Photodamage from Dr. Zoe Draelos
At the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium in Chicago, Dr. Zoe Draelos, an expert dermatologist and research scientist, gave a comprehensive lecture on skin aging, emphasizing that photodamage is just one aspect of a broader spectrum of factors influencing skin health. Her lecture focused on understanding how various elements contribute to skin aging beyond traditional UV radiation, inclu …
At the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium in Chicago, Dr. Zoe Draelos, an expert dermatologist and research scientist, gave a comprehensive lecture on skin aging, emphasizing that photodamage is just one aspect of a broader spectrum of factors influencing skin health. Her lecture focused on understanding how various elements contribute to skin aging beyond traditional UV radiation, inclu … Continue reading "Key Insights on Skin Aging and Photodamage from Dr. Zoe Draelos"
Several media outlets have covered benzene contamination in certain sunscreens, and Johnson & Johnson recently announced a recall of certain sunscreens due to benzene contamination.
Should patients be concerned about the safety of the sunscreens they use, and how should dermatologists answer questions about sunscreen safety?
I consulted two expert dermatologists: Dr. Amy McMichael, pr … 
A patient in my clinic was recently prescribed 5-fluorouracil for severe photodamage, diffuse actinic keratoses. He is 24 years old and, unfortunately, lacked knowledge about photoprotection. It was sobering to think about how much longer he has to live and the damage already done. Strides have been made over the years in educating our patients about photoprotection, but recently, patients have … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember UVA blockers that are Chemical or Organic compound with the following mnemonic:
UVA BEAM
Benzophenones (ex: Oxybenzone)
Ecamsule (aka: Mexoryl SX)
Avobenzone (Parsol 1789)
Methyl anthranilate
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