dermatologist

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
My Journey to Board Certification
board certified dermatologistAs a recent dermatology residency graduate and newly board-certified dermatologist, I've had a chance over the past few weeks to reflect on the twists and turns of the journey I've been on over the last 11 years. From medical school to residency, and now in private practice, the exams we've all faced along the way and the memories they elicit seem to stand front and center. This is my story. The …
board certified dermatologist
A Dermatologist’s Foray into Writing
Dermatology writingEarly Interest and Experience Propelled My Dermatology Writing My trials and tribulations in writing first began in high school. I wrote a humor article in high school for our school newspaper. The experience was fun as I collected my thoughts, tried to be creative and work on my comedic stylings, and determined whether or not I could make others laugh. The feedback I received was satisfying and …
Dermatology writing
Perceptions in Dermatology Series – Part 1: How Does the Public View Dermatology?
Perception in Dermatology PART 1 In Part I of our two-part series on how dermatology is perceived by outsiders, Dr. Angelo Landriscina explores how the lay public views our specialty. As dermatologists, we know the importance of the work we do in our communities. We spend our days treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions, helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals, and even helping our …
Perception in Dermatology