Bridget E. Shields, MD

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Dermatologic Implications of Glycemic Control Medications for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: January 3, 2025

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled hyperglycemia.

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Benefits of High-Dose Vitamin D in Managing Cutaneous Adverse Events Induced by Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: September 10, 2024

The use of chemotherapy and radiation for cancer treatment can result in cutaneous adverse events (AEs) such as toxic...

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Inpatient Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Delphi Consensus Study

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: June 18, 2024

These recommendations serve as an important resource for providers caring for inpatients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and represent a success...

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Micronutrient Deficiencies in Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: April 8, 2024

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at increased risk for vitamin and nutrient deficiencies that may be identified first through cut...

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Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 2

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: January 8, 2024

Medications are a common culprit of telogen effluvium (TE), and medication-induced TE should be suspected in patients presenting with diffuse nonsc...

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Culprits of Medication-Induced Telogen Effluvium, Part 1

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: December 4, 2023

Medications are a common culprit of telogen effluvium, and medication-induced telogen effluvium should be suspected in patients presenting wit...

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Serum Ferritin Levels: A Clinical Guide in Patients With Hair Loss

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: August 7, 2023

In this article, we review the structure and function of ferritin, and we provide a guide for clinical use.

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Cutaneous Signs of Malnutrition Secondary to Eating Disorders

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: May 2, 2023

The skin may present the first visible signs of an otherwise occult eating disorder (ED) diagnosis, offering the dermatologist a special opportunit...

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The Role of Dietary Antioxidants in Melanoma and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: December 30, 2022

We review the effects of frequently encountered antioxidants and vitamins suggested for the chemoprevention of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin cancer...

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What’s Diet Got to Do With It? Basic and Clinical Science Behind Diet and Acne

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: July 6, 2022

Patients are frequently interested in the role that diet plays in acne, and dermatologists should be aware of the current evidence to answer these ...

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The Impact of Prenatal Nutrition on the Development of Atopic Dermatitis in Infancy and Childhood

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: March 8, 2022

We examine the existing literature surrounding maternal diet on the development of atopic dermatitis in infancy and childhood.

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Diet in Wound Care: Can Nutrition Impact Healing?

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: December 6, 2021

This article reviews the existing literature on macronutrient and micronutrient supplementation to clarify the potentially complementary role for n...

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Use of Complementary Alternative Medicine and Supplementation for Skin Disease

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: August 9, 2021

A review of the current literature regarding complementary alternative medicine for the treatment of 3 common conditions—atopic dermatitis (AD), ps...

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Reexamining the Role of Diet in Dermatology

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: June 8, 2021

The role of diet in acne has been well studied, but rigorous studies on dietary interventions for other common skin conditions are lacking. Underst...

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Cutaneous Manifestations of Nutritional Excess: Pathophysiologic Effects of Hyperglycemia and Hyperinsulinemia on the Skin

Author:: Bridget E. Shields, MD

Publish date: February 3, 2021

Dermatologists should be aware of common cutaneous conditions associated with chronic hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia, such as acanthosis nigric...