Opinion
Understanding the alpha hydroxy acids: Glycolic acid
Overuse of glycolic acid among consumers has increased the incidence of skin reactions and hyperpigmentation.
Aesthetic Dermatology
Goodbye, OTC hydroquinone
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
In my experience, all cosmetic procedures across the board, including injectables, skin resurfacing, and lasers, have increased.
Opinion
Treatment of horizontal neck lines
The widespread use of cell phones, laptops, and tablets has increased their prevalence.
Opinion
Topical tranexamic acid for melasma
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Laser surgery precautions as clinics begin to reopen amid COVID-19
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)
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
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...