Diet

Nutrition and Skin Aging | The Expert Weighs In
Skin Aging
by Allison Sit on
Eat This, Not That! and SheFinds recently wrote articles about nutrition and skin aging. How strong is the science behind diet and aging skin? When should dermatologists address nutrition with their patients and what should dermatologists recommend? For expert advice, I reached out to Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, director of the Skin of Color Division for the University of Miami Department of …

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Diet and Psoriasis: Providing Evidence-Based Advice to our Patients
diet and psoriasis
by Rajani Katta, MD on
Many of our patients with skin disease inquire about potential dietary changes. In the case of psoriasis and diet, a large body of scientific evidence now supports the role of dietary change as an adjunct to medical therapy. However, misconceptions abound in this area, especially online, and it is therefore critical that physicians serve as a source of evidence-based advice. In discussing the l …

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Nutricosmetics and #DermTipTuesday with Dr. Brittany Carter-Snell
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by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Nutricosmetics and Your Patients Looking for creative ideas to get your patients tuned into the connection between diet and healthier skin? Take a look at the #DermTipTuesday article by Dr. Carter-Snell as she introduces her patients to the concept of nutricosmetics and specific foods that are scientifically proven to benefit the skin.  Next Steps in Derm looks at Dr. Carter-Snell's and a fe …

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The Latest on Probiotics and Skin Health
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by MARY-MARGARET KOBER, MD on
Mary-Margaret Kober, MD of The California Skin Institute comments on the importance of probiotics in skin health. Read her summary below, then review her Anti-Aging Effects of Probiotics JDD manuscript. What was your greatest motivation in writing an article on the topic of probiotics? Patients are always interested in ways to improve and protect their skin. Probiotics offer an exciting and eme …

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