Julie Morse's Blog – September 2018 Archive (9)

The demand for skin whitening products is growing, especially throughout Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. However, aside from the reinforcing damaging psychological effects of whitening one’s skin, these products can also have harmful physical repercussions.

One 2017 …

A series of complementary and alternative medicines and therapies can help reduce psoriasis symptoms, according to a paper recently published in…

From acne to vitiligo, the body positivity movement has encouraged us to celebrate and accept a wide spectrum of skin conditions and disabilities. Recently, the movement has highlighted alopecia in attempt to destigmatize female hair-loss.

London-based Hair Heals Organisation has launched…

When psoriasis symptoms worsen, so can a patient’s sleep, and when plagued by restless nights, the stress can in turn provoke itching and pain. The psoriasis-insomnia connection is a vicious cycle of which physicians are well aware, but patients are usually left on their own to figure out the best personalized…

On the heels of the University of California San Diego’s potential acne vaccine announcement, dermatologists are discussing if a one-size-fits all treatment for acne…

Tampa, FL-based dermatology clinic Dermatology Healthcare has been ordered to pay $4 million to the United States government for receiving millions of dollars in false Medicare reimbursements.

Between January 2011 and December 2016, clinic owners Robert and Carol Norman administered…

Despite the nationwide dermatologist shortage, over the last couple of decades, the number of dermatologists has increased across cities and rural areas, according to a study recently…

Today we have the pleasure of featuring Dr. Jennifer Huang, the Residency Program Director of the esteemed Harvard Combined Residency Program in Dermatology.  Our article will focus on advice for dermatology residents.

dermRounds: Dr. Huang, learning dermatology is a complex process with many dermatologic conditions to master. …

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a vaccine to target the toxic protein secreted by the bacteria associated with acne, according to a study recently…