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October 2018 Blog Posts (8)

Should Dermatologists Take Their Attire Seriously?

Patients prefer dermatologists who dress to impress, says a study published in JAMA Dermatology…

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Added by Julie Morse on October 26, 2018 at 1:58pm — No Comments

Aspirin Could Increase Risk of Melanoma for Males

Males who take aspirin once a day are increasing their risk of developing melanoma by two-fold compared to men who are not taking daily dosages, says a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.…

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Added by Julie Morse on October 26, 2018 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Why Rosacea Shouldn’t be Threatened by Caffeine

New research is disproving a once-held belief about skin conditions: caffeine triggers rosacea. In fact, caffeine could decrease the risk of having rosacea.

There are an estimated …

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Added by Julie Morse on October 19, 2018 at 12:22pm — No Comments

New Acne Treatment from Paratek Receives FDA Approval

Boston-based Paratek Pharmaceuticals has received Food and Drug Administration approval for SEYSARA (sarecycline), an orally administered, narrow spectrum tetracycline-derived antibiotic used to treat moderate to severe acne vulgaris.…

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Added by Julie Morse on October 19, 2018 at 12:00pm — No Comments

How to Wash Your Face

The beauty market is teeming with an extensive variety of cleanser products, and it can be overwhelming to figure out the right regimen for your skin. Here are some tips on what to look for in a cleanser and how to not “overwash” your face.

Find the pH sweet spot. pH is a form of…

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Added by Julie Morse on October 11, 2018 at 3:50pm — No Comments

Dermatology Residents Remove Tattoos for Free for Former Inmates

Dermatology residents at Beaumont Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan are working with the Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation’s (DHDC) Freedom Ink program to remove tattoos of former inmates and gang members — free of cost.

For former gang member and ex-convicts, tattoos can be…

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Added by Julie Morse on October 11, 2018 at 3:45pm — No Comments

Giving Some Truth to the Black Salve Trend

Dermatologists are urging skin cancer patients to stay away from black salve, an herbal paste that can be purchased online and is being purported as a miracle cure for skin cancer.



YouTube is ridden with homemade videos of people attesting to the alleged cancer-curing powers of black…

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Added by Julie Morse on October 4, 2018 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Socioeconomic and Racial Disparities in Dermatology Services

Latinos and African-Americans are less likely to be treated for dermatologic conditions than non-Latino white patients, and the same goes for low income males in the Midwest, according to a recent investigation…

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Added by Julie Morse on October 4, 2018 at 5:30pm — No Comments

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