dermatologist

Top 10 Things To Do At ODAC 2019
ODACNext Steps in Derm is excited to be a part of the upcoming ODAC (Orlando Dermatology and Aesthetics Conference) taking place this weekend (1/18-1/21) in Orlando, FL. With the conference quickly approaching, we wanted to give you a run-down of the Top 10 Things you should do while in attendance!  If you can’t make it to ODAC this year, be sure to put it on your “must attend events” list for …
ODAC
Patient Buzz: Should Dermatologists Recommend LED Light Therapy Masks? The Expert Weighs In
Light therapyPrevention wrote an article recently about a new popular skin treatment among celebrities -- LED light therapy masks. So how should you respond if a patient asks about this treatment? For an expert opinion, I consulted Jeremy A. Brauer, MD, clinical associate professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU School of Medicine. What is your opinion on the effectiveness o …
Light therapy
Patient Buzz: Should Dermatologists Recommend Hyaluronic Acid Supplements?
Hyaluronic AcidThe Expert Weighs In In a recent interview on Good Morning America, board-certified dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe mentioned hyaluronic acid (HA) supplements as a possible treatment to moisturize dry skin. Since Dr. Bowe said research on these supplements is preliminary, how should you respond if a patient asks about the benefits of an oral hyaluronic acid? For an expert opinion, I consulted W …
Hyaluronic Acid
Does Board Certification Really Matter?
Board CertificationAs a recently “Board-certified” dermatologist, I would like to think that this distinction matters – not only for me but for my patients. I would hope that becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) is more than a title. But honestly, I’m not sure it is. Breaking Down the Board’s Purpose The ABD exists “to serve the public by setting high standards for dermatolog …
Board Certification
Patient Buzz: Do Dryer Sheets Cause Acne?
Causes of AcneDo you ever field odd-ball questions from your patients and wonder where the information came from? The new "Patent Buzz" series addresses recent dermatology news from the consumer press and provides background on the conditions and treatments your patients may ask about at their next office visit. Causes of Acne: An Expert Weighs In Dryer sheets and acne may seem like an oddball combination, bu …
Causes of Acne