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Healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic rely on N95 masks to reduce their exposure to airborne particles, but a growing number of nurses and physicians are experiencing redness and irritation on their face. Fortunately, in the midst of the chaos, some have discovered creative treatments to ease the…

Aches and dry cough are common symptoms of coronavirus but now skin conditions have been added to the list of markers for identifying the infection.

Earlier this year, a hospital in Italy became the first to report COVID-19 patients with…

Although sexual and gender lexicons have been widely accepted into mainstream, coastal communities, a new study published in JAMA…

Virus-conscious citizens are washing their hands and applying sanitizer like there’s no tomorrow. Although hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, consequently, dermatologists are seeing patients come into clinics with dry, red, irritated hands.…

Richard Danzer thought he was just getting a possible cyst looked at by the dermatologist referred to him by his primary care doctor.

What was thought to be a benign issue turned out to be stage 4 skin cancer. Brittany Smirnov, MD,…

Sexual orientation and gender identity might impact a person’s risk of developing skin cancer, according to two recently published studies.

One study analyzed…

What is the success rate of hair transplant surgery?

A hair transplant is an effective method to give you fuller and healthier hair naturally. The results are the procedure enduring and give you thicker hairs for all life long. Several studies conducted in different parts of the world have lauded the effectiveness of the outcomes of hair transplants. The success rate of grafts implanted is more than 90 percent. According to several pieces of research, more than 85…

Dermatology is one of the least diverse departments in medicine, and minority races have only increased a few percentage points over the last several decades, according to a study…

23andMe is joining forces with Almirall, S.A., a Spanish dermatology-centered pharmaceutical company, to produce a commercial antibody that will fight off a variety of inflammatory diseases including some skin conditions.

Through…

Are you noticing an increase in cases of contact dermatitis in your practice lately? Are more patients coming in with pink eye, swollen lips, or painful blisters and rashes on their skin? Are they complaining of accompanying headaches, dizziness or vomiting?

Your patients…

Vaping is the proven culprit of skyrocketing rates of respiratory conditions and injuries, and now, new research shows that the trend also has detrimental side effects on the skin.

In a …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) can cause serious psychological struggles for teenagers, but for young people of color, the condition can be much more detrimental, according to a new …

According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, approximately 8 million Americans suffer from psoriasis and 125 million people worldwide are living with it. Psoriasis is not gender-specific and occurs…

Bangkok, Thailand: International Society for Hair Restoration Surgery, USA, elected Dr Kapil Dua has Treasurer for the new term. The announcement came at General Body Meeting of ISHRS’s World Congress being held at Bangkok, Thailand (13th to 17th November). Dr Kapil Dua, who earlier became the only doctor from India to be on the Board of Governors, was elected based on his contribution to the cause of making hair transplant more ethical & result oriented. The ISHRS is an international,…

Scientists are drawing connections between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cutaneous squamous carcinoma (SCC) and learning that certain strains of HPV could decrease a person’s risk of developing SCC.

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An eye-opening new study has found that although rates of melanoma are escalating, they have been rapidly decreasing among younger…

High intake of vitamin A can reduce a person’s risk of developing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), according to a study published…

Are chemicals bad for our skin?

Many natural beauty companies, manufacturers that pride themselves on omitting parabens, allergens, and hard-to-pronounce ingredients, would give a resounding  “yes” to that question. However, labels such as…

A skin tag is a small, soft, flesh-colored growth that hangs off of the skin by a connecting stalk. This acquired benign skin growth typically appears as people age. Men and women are equally prone to developing skin tags. 

Also known as “cutaneous tags” or “acrochordons,” skin tags are not typically painful, just visual flaws on the skin. However, in certain situations, these skin growths may be more serious and you may need the help of a dermatologist in San…

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa are significantly more susceptible to long-term opioid use than those without the skin condition, according to …