Doug Brunk

Doug Brunk is a San Diego-based award-winning reporter who began covering health care in 1991. Before joining the company, he wrote for the health sciences division of Columbia University and was an associate editor at Contemporary Long Term Care magazine when it won a Jesse H. Neal Award. His work has been syndicated by the Los Angeles Times and he is the author of two books related to the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball program. Doug has a master’s degree in magazine journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Follow him on Twitter @dougbrunk.

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Second Treatment for Prurigo Nodularis Approved by FDA

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: August 21, 2024

Nemolizumab is currently under FDA review for treating atopic dermatitis in adolescen...

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Who’s Behind Cosmetic Procedures at MedSpas?

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: August 20, 2024

Researchers enlisted help from "secret shoppers" who contacted MedSpas to ask about the level of training, if patients underwent a review of medica...

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Fillers, Hyaluronidase Relieve Orofacial Changes in Patients with Scleroderma

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: August 19, 2024

The recommended treatment for scleroderma patients was to use nerve blocks for injecting HA filler or hyaluronidase and to minimize the injection p...

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Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: Encouraging Data on Laser Treatment

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: August 12, 2024

Data was strongest for the use of lasers for treating basal cell carcinoma, especially pulsed-dye lasers.

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Skin Dxs in Children in Refugee Camps Include Fungal Infections, Leishmaniasis

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: August 6, 2024

In a study of 125 children at a Sierra Leone–based displacement camp, the prevalence of scabies was 77% among those aged < 5 years and 86% among...

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Advantages of a Pediatric Rheumatology/Dermatology Clinic Evaluated

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: July 30, 2024

The top four primary diagnoses at the clinic were linear morphea (33%), lupus (23%),

Underserved Families Share Ways to Improve Access to Pediatric Dermatologists

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: July 30, 2024

Barriers to receiving pediatric dermatology care included distrust of the healthcare system, distance to the hospital, and household income.

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Study Finds Gout Drug Effective for Aphthous Ulcers in Children

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: July 30, 2024

“Complex aphthous stomatitis in children is typically treated with topical supportive care, which is often not effective,” one of the study authors...

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Safety Standards a Top Priority for ASLMS President

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: July 30, 2024

“I am excited to see how artificial intelligence and robotics play a role in energy-based devices,” Arisa E. Ortiz, MD, said in a Q&A with MDed...

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FDA Approves Deuruxolitinib for Severe Alopecia Areata in Adults

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: July 29, 2024

Deuruxolitinib, which comes in 8-mg tablets, is an oral selective inhibitor of JAK1 and JAK2 and is administered twice a day.

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Pilot Study Finds Experimental CBD Cream Decreases UVA Skin Damage

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: July 29, 2024

Histology showed that CBD-treated skin demonstrated reduced UVA-induced epidermal hyperplasia compared with control-treated skin.

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Topical Ruxolitinib: Analysis Finds Repigmentation Rates in Adolescents with Vitiligo

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: July 25, 2024

“Ruxolitinib cream can effectively and safely help many patients repigment, including adolescents,” David Rosmarin, MD, said.

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Topical PDE4 Inhibitor Now Approved for Atopic Dermatitis in Children, Adults

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: July 17, 2024

Among children and adults who participated in the INTEGUMENT studies for 28 and 56 weeks, 61.3% and 65.7% saw a 75% reduction in their Eczema Area ...

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Cosmetic Botulinum Toxin A Doses May Differ in Sunny Climates

Author:: Doug Brunk

Publish date: July 8, 2024

“Functional musculature differences may arise from chronic behavioral adjustment to high sun exposure levels, requiring greater doses,” the study a...