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Opinion

Goodbye, OTC hydroquinone

Author:
Lily Talakoub, MD
Publish date: April 15, 2021

The signing of the CARES Act in March, 2020 included reforms in the FDA monograph process for OTC medications.

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Opinion

The Zoom effect on cosmetic procedures

Author:
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Lily Talakoub, MD
Publish date: March 16, 2021

In my experience, all cosmetic procedures across the board, including injectables, skin resurfacing, and lasers, have increased.

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Opinion

Treatment of horizontal neck lines

Author:
Lily Talakoub, MD
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Publish date: February 11, 2021

The widespread use of cell phones, laptops, and tablets has increased their prevalence.

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Opinion

Topical tranexamic acid for melasma

Author:
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Lily Talakoub, MD
Publish date: January 19, 2021

There are now several peer-reviewed studies showing some benefit for treating pigmentation from photodamage or melasma with laser-assisted...

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Opinion

Should all skin cancer patients be taking nicotinamide?

Author:
Lily Talakoub, MD
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Publish date: December 15, 2020

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...

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Opinion

A novel method for assessing attractiveness and beauty

Author:
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Lily Talakoub, MD
Publish date: November 13, 2020

Newer models account for attractiveness that may also start on the inside or beyond purely visual perception.

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Opinion

Treating the jowl fat overhang with deoxycholic acid

Author:
Lily Talakoub, MD
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Publish date: October 21, 2020

I have found that multiple consecutive treatments with deoxycholic acid (an off-label use) are effective in permanently reducing the jowl overhang...

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Opinion

Hair oiling: Practices, benefits, and caveats

Author:
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Lily Talakoub, MD
Publish date: September 25, 2020

Hair oiling is a long-standing practice which, when used correctly, can be beneficial for hair management and health.

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Opinion

Biologic responses to metal implants: Dermatologic implications

Author:
Lily Talakoub, MD
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Publish date: August 21, 2020

Cutaneous reactions usually present within 2 days to 24 months of the implantation and are often mistaken for surgical site infections.

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Opinion

Colorism and dermatology

Author:
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Lily Talakoub, MD
Publish date: July 20, 2020

We, as health care skin professionals, should be furthering the notion that all skin colors and types are beautiful.

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Opinion

Your diet may be aging you

Author:
Lily Talakoub, MD
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Publish date: June 17, 2020

Studies have shown that intake of vegetables, fish, and foods high in vitamin C, carotenoids, olive oil, and linoleic acid are associated with...

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Opinion

Laser surgery precautions as clinics begin to reopen amid COVID-19

Author:
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Lily Talakoub, MD
Publish date: May 15, 2020

Most laser surgeons agree that ablative laser surgery procedures should likely be delayed until the virus has waned more, due to increased...

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Opinion

The resurgence of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)

Author:
Lily Talakoub, MD
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Publish date: April 17, 2020

During this crisis, we desperately need well-controlled, randomized studies to test the efficacy and prolonged safety profile of these drugs in...

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Opinion

Hand washing and hand sanitizer on the skin and COVID-19 infection risk

Author:
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Lily Talakoub, MD
Publish date: March 23, 2020

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...

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Opinion

Vascular occlusion management

Author:
Lily Talakoub, MD
Naissan O. Wesley, MD
Publish date: February 19, 2020

A working guideline for management of vascular occlusion attributable to hyaluronic acid fillers based on reports in the literature.

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