Patient Buzz Series: Kylie Jenner and Walnut Scrubs
This month’s Patient Buzz includes several articles your patients may ask about during an office visit. Are walnut scrubs, like the one promoted by Kylie Jenner, good for the skin? Does sunscreen cause cancer? Are essential oils good for bug bites?
Be prepared for these and other questions your patients may ask by checking out this listing of dermatology articles in the consumer press:
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This month’s Patient Buzz includes several articles your patients may ask about during an office visit. Are walnut scrubs, like the one promoted by Kylie Jenner, good for the skin? Does sunscreen cause cancer? Are essential oils good for bug bites?
Be prepared for these and other questions your patients may ask by checking out this listing of dermatology articles in the consumer press:
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Allure recently published an article on powdered sunscreen, noting the popularity of new products on the market. But is powder an effective sunscreen vehicle? How should you direct your patients?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Steven Q. Wang, MD, director of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, N.J.
How does powd … 
In preparation for summer, this month’s patient buzz includes articles about sun protection trends. Is homemade sunscreen effective? What about powdered sunscreen? Can “well fashion” reduce a person’s skin cancer risk?
Be ready for your patients’ odd-ball questions by checking out this listing of recent articles in the consumer press.
Allure: Fillers for dark circles
Allure: M … 
What is true about this tumor?
A. It is the second most common type of skin cancer
B. Telangiectasias are not commonly seen
C. Rombo syndrome has these tumors
D. Cowden syndrome
E. Mohs micrographic surgery is not an effective treatment
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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Gel manicures are noted for their longevity, making them especially popular with brides looking for a manicure that will remain chip-free through the honeymoon. The magazine Brides wrote an article recently raising concerns about the safety of gel nails and the UV light used in the drying and curing process.
How should you respond if a patient mentions gel nails?
For an expert opinion, I c … 