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Dipilumab, a medication to treat eczema, has helped a patient with alopecia who hasn’t been able to grow hair since she was two years-old experience significant hair regrowth, according to a case…

Nanoparticles are everywhere in our daily lives. From viruses to ocean spray to the byproducts of internal combustion engines, they’ve become a regular part of our existence. However, a report…

On October 5, the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology published a paper on its website that highlighted the increasingly popular practice of private equity firms acquiring dermatology clinics that conduct astonishingly high numbers of expensive…

Phototherapy is considered an effective procedure for psoriasis, however many residents are weary of prescribing it because they don’t fully understand how it works, according to Abby Van Voorhees, MD, chair of dermatology at the Eastern Virginia Medical School. She spoke about the issue at the 20th…

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

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.…

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 …

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. …