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A new study has found that male dermatologists are the subject of malpractice lawsuits far more often than females because women are better at communicating.



In the study published in JAMA Dermatology, the group of researchers led by April W. Armstrong, MD, associate dean for clinical research at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine,…

It takes a lot of work to look good in Hollywood, and the rich and famous rely on estheticians, dermatologists, makeup artists, and physician assistants so they can always be camera-ready. Here are a few celebrities’ go-to skin care experts and their tactics for helping their clients maintain effortless and youthful looking skin.



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Dermatologist Dr. Anjali Mahto knows what it’s like to have bad skin. The London-based dermatologist has grappled with cystic acne for most of her life, and fully understands the frustrations and emotional repercussions that come with troubleshooting medication after medication.



The 39-year-old dermatologist has been trying to figure out ways to tame her acne since…

Melanoma detection apps don’t provide a clear diagnosis, say several South Florida dermatologists. Regardless of the result, many patients’ conditions still require biopsies.



Melanoma is a serious concern in this sunny and hot…

Dr. Pimple Popper thinks she’s normalizing skin issues. Sandra Lee, MD, a Southern California-based dermatologist and known as Dr. Pimple Popper to her fans,…

If you find yourself at the beach and without a hat or sunscreen, could chocolate be your ad-hoc UV ray protectant? Some skin researchers believe that the antioxidants in cocoa beans might help the skin resist sunburn.



Take for example, Dr. Wilhelm Stahl, a professor at the Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Heinrich Heine University in…

A new European study has found that patients with skin conditions often suffer from depression and anxiety. In a comprehensive analysis of patients across 13 countries in Europe, researchers found a strong correlation between skin disease and mood disorders.



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In the quest to maintain youthful looking skin on the cheap, many are turning to derma rollers, a handheld device with tiny needles that puncture the skin and temporarily erase wrinkles. However, dermatologists are not fans…

Claire’s, the preteen fashion accessory and jewelry store, is under fire for selling make up with possible asbestos. The shopping mall staple is pulling makeup kits off the shelves after a Rhode Island six-year old girl purchased a lip gloss and eyeshadow kit that contained Termolite Asbestos, a mineral that can cause mesothelioma and other kinds of cancer.…

Parents are sharp medical photographers says a new study published in JAMA Dermatology. Researchers at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that 83 percent of photo-based diagnoses that were submitted by the patient’s…

A group of researchers at McMaster University have won the James Dyson Award for sKan, an inexpensive and compact skin cancer detection device. They’ll use their $40,000 prize to advance the prototype so that it will meet Food and Drug…

Pregnant Medicaid patients with melanoma are likely to wait over six weeks after their diagnosis until they’re able to get surgery. That’s according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC), which found that patients with…

Celebrities with plastic surgery have drastically changed society beauty standards. Lip fillers, implants, and body contouring have become normalized procedures in Hollywood and for the stars of popular social media accounts. However, injecting silicone into the body in order to make us look a certain way isn’t healthy — a message that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

The structure of public healthcare systems has gone through a drastic transformation over the last three decades. In particular, there has been a momentous shift from physicians running solo practices to working exclusively in hospital settings.



In 1983, 76.1 percent of physicians ran their own solo practice. In 2014, that percentage had dropped to 50.8. That…

As the nationwide interest in becoming a physician assistant grows, so does the salary. According to a report from the National Commission of Physician Assistants, specialized physician assistants (PAs) earned on average over $104,000 in…

From conspiracy theories to cryptic memes, there’s a lot of confusing and strange information on Reddit that lead people to believe the opposite of the truth. The latest fallacy from the social media giant is a thread promoting the use of Vaseline to cure skin problems, in particular, …

Virtual diagnosis platforms continue to disrupt the dermatology industry, and MDLIVE, a massive telehealth service, is jumping on the bandwagon. In a partnership with lagnosis, a teledermatology system, they will launch a 24/7 virtual…

Some product manufacturers have a tendency to stretch the truth to the limitations of the law. However, eye cream might be the longest-running hoax in the beauty and cosmetics market. According to New York City-based dermatologist Fayne Frey, MD, those dainty…

Turmeric makes a regular appearance at juice bars and organic food stores; however, the spice’s medicinal properties are unknown to many. For thousands of years, people have been using the bright yellow-orange root to treat a wide range of dermatologic conditions. Practitioners use extracts of the plant to manage symptoms of skin cancer, psoriasis, and acne among other…

When it comes to spa services, many airports feature massage kiosks and nail salons, but these are small potatoes compared to what Incheon International Airport in South Korea plans to implement: a 2,500-square foot cosmetic surgery center.



South Korea is one of the top destinations for cosmetic treatments in the world, and just in the last year, 364,000 people…