Julie Morse's Blog – January 2019 Archive (10)

Social media could be an effective and easy resource for recruiting participants for randomized controlled dermatology trials, according to a study…

As temperatures continue to plummet in the Midwest and the region struggles to help residents survive the historic polar vortex, it’s important to be conscious of how the deep freeze can impact our skin health. Here are some conditions to be aware of in dangerously low temperatures.

Winter…

Dermatologists are prescribing fewer antibiotics overall; however, antibiotic use for dermatologic surgery procedures has increased, according to a study recently published…

Eczema is more commonly found in white, non-Latino populations with low vitamin D levels than in other populations, according to a study recently published in…

The newly formed Dermatology Hall of Fame will honor its first inductees at a ceremony on February 28, 2019 at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting, according to recent announcement.…

Proctor & Gamble’s startup studio P&G Ventures recently released Opté Precision Skincare System, an algorithm-based device that perfectly applies makeup to blemishes and other imperfections to create an uniform skin palate without unnecessarily covering the entire face in foundation.…

Dermatologist Iris Rubin, MD, was annoyed with haircare products that caused her patients’ skin to break out. The frustration became personal when she herself was noticing acne crop up after leaving the hair salon. So, she decided to leave her position as the medical director of dermatologic and vascular laser surgery at…

Medical students find an overwhelming lack of diversity in the dermatology field, according to a research letter recently published in…

Initiating an effective face care routine requires understanding your skin’s pH levels. pH has now become a common lexicon in the beauty sphere, but consumers forget that it stands for “potential hydrogen” and it indicates a product’s acid-alkaline ratio, which can range from 0 to 14. Lower numbers have less acidity whereas…

Collagen drinks have become a popular staple in the anti-aging movement, and claim to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. However, there’s little evidence supporting the beverage’s ability to make the skin more supple and youthful.

Collagen drinks contain…