Julie Morse's Blog (194)

A young woman in New York developed a case of onychomadesis, a condition in which the nails stop growing and then completely fall off, after getting a fish pedicure at a spa. An assessment of this unusual case was recently published in …

Children with autism are at a greater risk for developing skin allergies, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. The findings could potentially help behavioral researchers better understand mood swings and anxiety exhibited in young people…

Dermatology has a diversity problem, and according to dermatologists at the University of California San Francisco, the root of this racial imbalance begins with residency admissions.

Only …

Humans are typically happier in the summer. Sunlight increases our serotonin levels, thus regulating our mood and making us feel more relaxed. As enjoyable as it is to spend time outdoors in the warmer months, there are some summer-related skin conditions you should be aware of:

Plant rashes…

A hair salon in New Orleans is teaching stylists to identify skin cancer on their clients’ scalps as a way to help increase the rate of early melanoma detection.

Mark the SPOT! is…

Pharmacy aisles are brimming with products that claim to cure all kind of skin ailments. However, studies show that the key to good skin isn’t a quick-fix serum or cream but maintaining a healthy gut. The …

In many specialties, it seems that artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining a lead on human physicians. Dermatology is the latest field to reckon with the technology, as a new international study…

Is your state giving you skin cancer? A recently released study from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) analyzed the rates of skin cancer…

A new study published in JAMA Dermatology has found that despite rates of melanoma diagnoses increasing among non-Latino white-skinned people over the age of 45 and younger than 15, there has been a significant drop in melanoma incidence among people…

Physician assistants have significantly contributed to patient health services by reducing long dermatology appointment wait times and lowering clinical costs. However, according to a recent study conducted by University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine research, physician assistants have a less accurate melanoma diagnosis rate than…

Verrica Pharmaceuticals has filed for an initial public offering to raise $86.25 million for VP-102, a cantharadin-based topical treatment for molluscum contagiosum and Verruca Vulgaris (plantar warts). This is Verrica’s lead product.  

“Our lead product candidate, VP-102, is a proprietary…

Physicians are dispelling the benefits of trendy micellar water, a facial cleanser with micelle molecules that seem to effortlessly wipe away dirt and makeup. Although the water feels light and gentle to the touch and appears to have the miraculous ability to clear off daily grime, according to dermatologists, micellar water isn’t effective at…

From the depths of social media has emerged an acne-positive movement that doesn’t show any signs of stopping. Instead of covering up zits and blemishes with makeup or drastic lighting in their selfies, Instagram users are proudly uploading photos of their untouched faces —pimples and all.…

Dermatologists, nurses, and government agencies have always been very eager to remind us to slather on sunscreen before enjoying a sunny day outdoors. Their efforts have been highly successful, and since …

Leo Pharma, a Danish pharmaceutical company that focuses on treatment for skin conditions, is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) to quantify patients’ scratching habits through using a motion sensing device developed by CSAIL.…

Commercials, social media, billboards, and subway ads feed us a lot of misinformation about how we should be taking care of our skin.  Consumers are often drawn to a lot of products that don’t make any positive impact on our skin. Let’s look at the five top useless skincare products.

Over-the-counter anti-aging…

Never underestimate the role our mental health plays on our skin. There’s a strong and complex connection between our emotions and our skin, and patients who suffer from chronic stress might have little luck with resolving acne, eczema, psoriasis, or hair loss with conventional prescription drugs. That’s where psychodermatology steps in. This…

Logistically speaking, there are a handful of benefits to getting married: more tax deductions, joining your spouse’s health insurance, and potentially new citizenship options. A new study…

For many of us, our smartphones have come to function as an additional limb. We now rely on our phones for nearly every task and activity, from using it as an alarm clock in the morning to reading the news to staying on top of business responsibilities. Yet, this dependency spawns some potentially temporary and long-lasting physical…

Traditional skin cancer prevention teaches us that the disease is mainly associated with increased sun exposure. However, there are a number of other health factors that can provoke skin cancer. As the diagnosis rates continue to climb, taking into account how conditions like human papillomavirus (HPV), alcohol consumption, and ineffective sun…