Patient Buzz Series: Worst Foods for Skin Health
Nutrition is a popular topic in this month’s Patient Buzz. What foods accelerate skin aging? What happens to the skin when you cut out sugar? Will cutting out dairy result in clear skin?
Your patients may ask you questions based on what they have read in the media. Be prepared for your next office visits by reviewing this list of dermatology articles from the consumer press:
Allure …
Nutrition is a popular topic in this month’s Patient Buzz. What foods accelerate skin aging? What happens to the skin when you cut out sugar? Will cutting out dairy result in clear skin?
Your patients may ask you questions based on what they have read in the media. Be prepared for your next office visits by reviewing this list of dermatology articles from the consumer press:
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Let us set the tone. Dr. Vivian Shi makes it clear. The goal is not to remove or replace prescription medications completely and “go all-natural”. What we are trying to do is provide evidence-based data to complement conventional therapy. We want what people are doing, to work. The goal is to empower our patients to strategically find a diet toolbox that works for their particular skin type an … 
“2, 4, 6, 8… Who do we appreciate?” Dr. Julie C Harper from the Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham for giving us a rock-solid breakdown of hormonal therapies for acne. Although she didn’t lead us in cheers, she did teach us the “3, 6, 9, 12” of risk for venous thromboembolism in women of childbearing age. Read on to find out more!
Before we get into the “nitty-gritty,� … 
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As states begin easing restrictions, this month’s Patient Buzz includes several articles on how to care for the skin post-quarantine. Are mask-off injectable treatments safe for patients and providers? What skin, hair and nail concerns need an in-person visit, and what can be addressed virtually? How will COVID-19 for … 
Hormonal acne is a prevalent and frustrating condition among many women. For those who are unable to control the disease with topical medications alone, spironolactone is often a useful systemic agent. However, its off-label use and potential risk of hyperkalemia have raised the question about serum potassium monitoring. We continue our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, with a closer look at spirono … 