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Skincare Mondays | Sensitive Skin
sensitive skin
by AveenoMD on
Why are your patients so sensitive?   71% of adults have self-declared sensitive skin.1 While differences in how people perceive skin sensitivity exist, most say they have sensory effects, such as itching, burning, stinging, tightness and dryness.2  Due to the subjective nature of sensitive skin, diagnosis is complex and there is often a disconnect between what subjects feel and what medical …

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An Analysis of Skin of Color Publications in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology
SOC publications
by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
INTRODUCTION As the United States population becomes increasingly diverse, it is exceedingly important for dermatologists to be knowledgeable about treating patients with skin of color (SOC). The published literature is an especially valuable resource for treating SOC. Many prevalent dermatological conditions, such as acne vulgaris, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis, differ histologically and/ …

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Adverse Events of Cosmetic Procedures in Skin of Color
COSMETIC PROCEDURES IN SKIN OF COLOR
by Cula N. Dautriche, MD, PhD on
Nowadays, a growing proportion of skin of color patients is undergoing cosmetic procedures. While we have reached the time where most of these procedures are effective in skin of color, they are not a one size fit all. Due to inherent differences in skin type, cosmetic procedures warrant a more conservative approach not only for clinically desirable but also for safe outcomes. At the Skin of Color …

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Patient Buzz: Situational Cleansing
Situational Cleansing
by Allison Sit on
HuffPost recently shared an article on situational cleansing, a skin care technique where the choice of what cleanser to use is based on the skin’s needs at that time. For example, the decision on whether to use a cream-based or gel-based cleanser would be dependent on whether the skin is dry or experiencing an acne breakout. Some beauty brands have developed product lines based on the techniqu …

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