Opinion

Goodbye, OTC hydroquinone
- Author:
- Lily Talakoub, MD
The signing of the CARES Act in March, 2020 included reforms in the FDA monograph process for OTC medications.
Opinion

The Zoom effect on cosmetic procedures
- Author:
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
- Lily Talakoub, MD
In my experience, all cosmetic procedures across the board, including injectables, skin resurfacing, and lasers, have increased.
Opinion

Treatment of horizontal neck lines
- Author:
- Lily Talakoub, MD
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
The widespread use of cell phones, laptops, and tablets has increased their prevalence.
Opinion

Topical tranexamic acid for melasma
- Author:
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
- Lily Talakoub, MD
There are now several peer-reviewed studies showing some benefit for treating pigmentation from photodamage or melasma with laser-assisted...
Opinion

Should all skin cancer patients be taking nicotinamide?
- Author:
- Lily Talakoub, MD
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a water-soluble form of vitamin B3 that has been shown to enhance the repair of UV-induced DNA damage...
Opinion

A novel method for assessing attractiveness and beauty
- Author:
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
- Lily Talakoub, MD
Newer models account for attractiveness that may also start on the inside or beyond purely visual perception.
Opinion

Treating the jowl fat overhang with deoxycholic acid
- Author:
- Lily Talakoub, MD
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
I have found that multiple consecutive treatments with deoxycholic acid (an off-label use) are effective in permanently reducing the jowl overhang...
Opinion

Hair oiling: Practices, benefits, and caveats
- Author:
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
- Lily Talakoub, MD
Hair oiling is a long-standing practice which, when used correctly, can be beneficial for hair management and health.
Opinion

Biologic responses to metal implants: Dermatologic implications
- Author:
- Lily Talakoub, MD
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Cutaneous reactions usually present within 2 days to 24 months of the implantation and are often mistaken for surgical site infections.
Opinion

Colorism and dermatology
- Author:
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
- Lily Talakoub, MD
We, as health care skin professionals, should be furthering the notion that all skin colors and types are beautiful.
Opinion

Your diet may be aging you
- Author:
- Lily Talakoub, MD
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Studies have shown that intake of vegetables, fish, and foods high in vitamin C, carotenoids, olive oil, and linoleic acid are associated with...
Opinion

Laser surgery precautions as clinics begin to reopen amid COVID-19
- Author:
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
- Lily Talakoub, MD
Most laser surgeons agree that ablative laser surgery procedures should likely be delayed until the virus has waned more, due to increased...
Opinion

The resurgence of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)
- Author:
- Lily Talakoub, MD
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
During this crisis, we desperately need well-controlled, randomized studies to test the efficacy and prolonged safety profile of these drugs in...
Opinion

Hand washing and hand sanitizer on the skin and COVID-19 infection risk
- Author:
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
- Lily Talakoub, MD
With regard to the effectiveness of hand washing against viruses, the length of time spent hand washing has been shown to have an impact on...
Opinion

Vascular occlusion management
- Author:
- Lily Talakoub, MD
- Naissan O. Wesley, MD
A working guideline for management of vascular occlusion attributable to hyaluronic acid fillers based on reports in the literature.