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Enjoying a midnight snack has its consequences. Acid reflux for one, but a new study from the O’Donnell Brain Institute and University of California at Irvine has found that eating late at night can also increase the risk of sunburn and skin cancer.



Based on an experiment…

Around 3 out of 10 children see a pediatrician for a dermatologic issue. However, the shortage of pediatric dermatologists makes it difficult for kids who struggle with skin conditions to get the proper care they need.



Pediatric dermatology is still getting its footing in medicine. The International Society of Pediatric Dermatology was only founded in 1972, and the…

As the medi-spa industry continues to expand, dermatologists have no choice but to compete with their aesthetic procedures. According to Ogilvy CommonHealth, a healthcare think tank, there’s a rising demand for dermatologists to integrate anti-aging and skin cancer prevention…

The self-tanning industry is experiencing a monumental boom. According to Statista, self-tanning products are expected to generate around 1 billion dollars by the end of 2017. However, recently, the trend to give skin that instant…

Researchers in Cuba have released Heberferon, a drug formulated to eliminate non-melanoma skin cancer at any stage. With only six months on the market, the drug has already brought relief to more than 400 Cuban residents. According to…

Five dermatology drugs are expected to become heavy hitters in the pharmaceutical industry. According to a recent Global Business Intelligence (GBI) report, revenue from the dermatology market is expected to increase from $19.8 billion in 2016 to…

Hell hath no fury like a disgruntled patient. Bozena Ginalski was served with a temporary restraining order after protesting and taunting Eric Schweiger, MD, a dermatologist who she claims botched her facial treatments.



Schwieger has 26 offices throughout New York City. On July 14, Ginalski protested with a sign near his Murray Hill location that read “Beware of…

There is a thriving market built around the desire to lose weight fast and easy. One of the champions in this industry is CoolSculpting, a procedure that’s become exceedingly popular in medical spas and clinics throughout the country. In 2016, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery found that CoolSculpting consisted of nearly 50 percent of all “body-sculpting”…

In a matter of days, Independence Blue Cross, the largest health insurer in Southeastern Pennsylvania will change its reimbursement structure, resulting in a 50 percent payment decrease.

Starting on August 1, the new model…

Social media is a vital component in any business’s marketing campaign. According to Monique Ramsey, founder of Cosmetic Social Media, a boutique social media and marketing firm, video, analytics, and fostering emotional connections with patients are the main ways plastic surgeons and dermatologists can build a successful business.…

Social media has drastically changed human behavior. Selfie culture has spawned a movement of perfectionism, and people are going to drastic lengths to alter their appearances so that they’ll look “picture perfect”. According to a recent survey, 40 percent of plastic surgeons and dermatologists said that patients seek out procedures in order to look better for social…

You don’t need Botox is not something you want to hear if you’re desperate to keep your youthful looks. However, dermatologists are urging patients to do their research on neuromodulators like Botox before they seek out a procedure.

Daniel Maman, MD, a New York City-based plastic surgeon, refuses services to about half of his patients because they have…

Botox is now considered as rudimentary as a routine massage or manicure. The injectable industry has become so mainstream that medical spa businesses are trying to up their game in the market.

As Botox and other injectables have become more affordable, more and more millennials are shelling out for routine procedures. According to a report from the…

For a little under a year, I battled severely dry, peeling skin on my hands using over-the-counter hydrocortisone creams. For a few weeks, I would think I would have it under control and then patchy spots of red, flaky, itchy dry skins would flare up on my hands.  This skin condition started over the summer when I began gardening full-time for…

Laser systems have become a popular medical technology in recent years. They’re used to erase away acne, rosacea, scars, moles, and discoloration. Although adults are typically calm when undergoing laser treatment; children, on the hand, can be squeamish and scared when being subjected to a powerful, pulsing beam. According to two San…

When a leading pathologist and author received two very different diagnoses for a skin lesion, she knew that there was a problem with the melanoma classifications system. For Joann Elmore, MD, MPH, a professor of medicine at University of Washington School of Medicine, the experience prompted her to study the rate of contrasting…

To many, Yelp is a cesspool of both angry customers and people who embrace any opportunity to give their two cents. Regardless of the validity of the reviews, by and large, Yelp is considered the go-to resource for folks looking compare professional services in their area. In fact, Yelp reviews can make or…

A vast portion of the beauty products we see on local pharmacy's shelves promise to give our hair “volume,” “lengthen” our eyelashes, and “plump” lips. However, a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that most of these claims are false, and depending on the chemicals used in the product, the ingredients in…

When it comes to skincare products, most people have no idea what they’re putting on their faces. Marketing power is usually the sole driving force behind skincare product selection, and a lot of the time, we’re not using what’s best for our skin type.…

The average wait time to see a dermatologist is 28 days. In some cities like Boston, the typical wait is 72 days, and in Minneapolis, patients have to wait 256 before they can get an appointment.…