Hyperhidrosis: Where are we?
Can you think of a skin condition that has a greater negative impact on quality of life than eczema or psoriasis? That’s right, you guess it—hyperhidrosis! I still remember my first hyperhidrosis patient who refused to shake people’s hands, go on dates, or attend social events due to his condition. After his treatment, he was like a new man. I can’t tell you how satisfying it was t …
Can you think of a skin condition that has a greater negative impact on quality of life than eczema or psoriasis? That’s right, you guess it—hyperhidrosis! I still remember my first hyperhidrosis patient who refused to shake people’s hands, go on dates, or attend social events due to his condition. After his treatment, he was like a new man. I can’t tell you how satisfying it was t … 
What has been your most challenging condition to treat? I’d be willing to bet that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) would be at least one (if not the top) answer. The pain/suffering that HS patients endure brings me to tears sometimes. Do you share this sentiment? If so, I hope to empower you with practical pearls from Dr. Adam Friedman, Professor and Interim Chair of Dermatology, Residency P … 
If you’re a coffee drinker, you may be relieved to know that there was an inverse association between caffeine intake and risk of rosacea in a recent study. That was a huge relief for me for sure! Unfortunately, we can’t prescribe caffeine for rosacea and call it a day. So, what works?
High-yield pearls on the pathophysiology and management of rosacea are shared by Dr. Adam Friedman � … 
During the 16th Annual ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics and Surgical Conference, I had the pleasure of taking part in the Resident Career Development Mentorship Program (a program supported by an educational grant from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.). and was paired with Dr. Andrew Alexis, Chair of Dermatology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West in New York City.
Dr. Alexi … 
“You are what you eat.” Do you believe that this statement applies to your skin? What does the gut have to do the skin anyway? Well, more than we previously thought. Not only are skin and the GI system similar in that they are 24/7 exposed to the outside world and thus have similar protective and regulatory immune mechanisms, but the skin responds to what we eat! While this has been a …