dermatology

JDD Buzz Series | Sensitive Skin: A Survey of Dermatology Resident Physicians’ Perspectives and Educational Exposures
sensitive skinDermatology residents want training in caring for sensitive skin, yet they aren’t receiving it, according to a study published in the February issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. The authors assert that this points to a gap in residency education as well as a lack of consensus about sensitive skin within dermatology. To find out more about residency education on sensitive skin, I in …
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Patient Buzz Series: Skin Smoothies
skin smoothiesThe skin smoothie is one of the latest skincare trends popularized on TikTok. Made famous by TikTok creator Amy K, skin smoothies involve mixing several skincare products and applying the mixture to the skin at the same time. The most popular combination on TikTok involves mixing petroleum jelly, moisturizing lotion, serum and self-tanning lotion. Users claim applying the products together leads t …
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Patient Buzz Series: Gel Manicure Safety
gel manicure safetyA study on the safety of UV lights during gel manicures is the most popular dermatology topic in the consumer press this month. Dermatologists have long been concerned that routine gel manicures with UV lights would be associated with a higher risk of skin cancer. A study in Nature Communications demonstrates that the radiation emitted by these UV nail polish dryers does damage DNA and cause perma …
gel manicure safety
Combined Dermatology/Rheumatology Clinics | The Experts Weigh In
Combined Dermatology/Rheumatology ClinicsEveryday Health recently posted an article about the benefits of combined dermatology and rheumatology clinics in the treatment of psoriatic arthritis. Does research show a patient care benefit? What are ways dermatology and rheumatology providers can work better together outside of a combined clinic model? For expert advice, I reached out to Brad Glick, DO, MPH, clinical assistant professor …
Combined Dermatology/Rheumatology Clinics
Patient Buzz: Addressing the Needs Patients with Skin of Color
patients with skin of colorThis month’s Patient Buzz includes a variety of articles addressing the needs of patients with skin of color such as hair transplants for black patients, skin cancer risk for black the community and how to find a skin of color expert. Peruse this list of dermatology articles from the mainstream press and be ready for your patients’ questions: Allure: Hair transplants for black p …
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