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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…

People who are looking forward to getting laser hair removal treatment must know the fact that it is very important to take care of some precautions. Although, laser treatment is quite effective and reliable for the people you need to ensure that you decide to take care of some things after getting this treatment. That’s why it would be a lot better if you will decide to hire a professional doctor for this purpose. Here are some precautions which you need to take…

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…

Although probiotics have become a mainstream healthcare supplement for a wide range of conditions, there are doubts that the live bacteria and yeasts are actually good for your skin.

Probiotics have become popular with the celebrity set, and top dermatologists and skincare experts are…

Despite the fact that machine learning has enhanced clinical diagnosis practices, there’s a risk that the technology could also demonstrate racial biases, according to a new paper…

A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has determined questionable Medicare billing for topical drugs. They claim that a high number of pharmacies in New York, Houston, Detroit, and Los Angeles have been submitting bills for expensive creams, practices that the OIG says…

Type 2 diabetics who are overweight and suffer from rocky sleep patterns need extended time for their wounds to heal, says a new study published…

Consistent vitamin D intake has been attributed to a wide range of health benefits, including preventing chronic disease and maintaining bone health. Now, researchers at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at SUNY Buffalo are adding to vitamin D’s arsenal of superpowers with their discovery of the vitamin’s ability to improve…

Findings in a case recently published in JAMA Dermatology have proven the effective use of…

Protecting ourselves from UV rays would be a lot easier if we could just pop a pill that would keep our skin safe from sunburns. This is apparently what a handful of skincare companies thought when they started marketing a digestible supplement that claimed to prevent sunburn, early skin aging, and skin cancer.…

Last week, Spanish pharmaceutical company Almirall announced the purchase of Allergan’s U.S. dermatology unit. The acquisition includes Allergan’s products for acne and dermatoses.

The purchase was made in part to bolster Almirall’s standing in the U.S. dermatology market. Allergan sold its…

Just like how a FitBit can tell you how many steps you’ve walked, bandages will soon be able monitor the wound healing process and automatically deliver medicine to the affected area.

A group of Massachusetts and Indiana-based researchers created a “smart and automated flexible wound…

Danish pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma has just announced their purchase of Bayer’s dermatology prescription portfolio. According to…