fungal acne

Patient Buzz: “Fungal Acne” | The Expert Weighs In
fungal acneWomen’s Health/AOL profiled a dermatologic condition often mistaken for acne. While commonly known as “fungal acne,” Malassezia folliculitis is not a form of acne but an infection due to overgrowth of the Malassezia yeast. The signs are itchy, red bumps that commonly appear on the trunk and upper arms. For expert tips in diagnosing and treating Malassezia folliculitis, I interviewed San D …
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Patient Buzz Series: From K-beauty Trends to Psoriasis vs. Eczema
K-beautyThis month’s Patient Buzz includes articles ranging from K-beauty trends, which are skincare products and practices popular in Korea, to differentiating psoriasis from eczema. Review this list of dermatology articles from the consumer press and be ready for your patient’s questions about K-beauty and other skin, hair, and nail trends: Allure: How to prepare for a teledermatology …
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Patient Buzz Series: Pandemic and Protests
Patient Buzz SeriesConsumer news articles are revealing patients’ questions about the impact of the deadly pandemic and nationwide protests on their skin, hair, and nail health. How can you prevent breakouts from wearing face masks? Should you avoid oil-based beauty products while protesting? Is ‘COVID toe’ not actually caused by COVID-19? Be prepared for your patients’ questions about these timely dermat …
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