Julie Morse's Blog (194)

Healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic rely on N95 masks to reduce their exposure to airborne particles, but a growing number of nurses and physicians are experiencing redness and irritation on their face. Fortunately, in the midst of the chaos, some have discovered creative treatments to ease the…

Aches and dry cough are common symptoms of coronavirus but now skin conditions have been added to the list of markers for identifying the infection.

Earlier this year, a hospital in Italy became the first to report COVID-19 patients with…

Although sexual and gender lexicons have been widely accepted into mainstream, coastal communities, a new study published in JAMA…

Virus-conscious citizens are washing their hands and applying sanitizer like there’s no tomorrow. Although hand washing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19, consequently, dermatologists are seeing patients come into clinics with dry, red, irritated hands.…

Richard Danzer thought he was just getting a possible cyst looked at by the dermatologist referred to him by his primary care doctor.

What was thought to be a benign issue turned out to be stage 4 skin cancer. Brittany Smirnov, MD,…

Sexual orientation and gender identity might impact a person’s risk of developing skin cancer, according to two recently published studies.

One study analyzed…

Dermatology is one of the least diverse departments in medicine, and minority races have only increased a few percentage points over the last several decades, according to a study…

23andMe is joining forces with Almirall, S.A., a Spanish dermatology-centered pharmaceutical company, to produce a commercial antibody that will fight off a variety of inflammatory diseases including some skin conditions.

Through…

Vaping is the proven culprit of skyrocketing rates of respiratory conditions and injuries, and now, new research shows that the trend also has detrimental side effects on the skin.

In a …

Atopic dermatitis (AD) can cause serious psychological struggles for teenagers, but for young people of color, the condition can be much more detrimental, according to a new …

Scientists are drawing connections between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and cutaneous squamous carcinoma (SCC) and learning that certain strains of HPV could decrease a person’s risk of developing SCC.

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An eye-opening new study has found that although rates of melanoma are escalating, they have been rapidly decreasing among younger…

High intake of vitamin A can reduce a person’s risk of developing cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), according to a study published…

Are chemicals bad for our skin?

Many natural beauty companies, manufacturers that pride themselves on omitting parabens, allergens, and hard-to-pronounce ingredients, would give a resounding  “yes” to that question. However, labels such as…

Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa are significantly more susceptible to long-term opioid use than those without the skin condition, according to …

More and more people are investing in their skin health. In 2018, there were 12.5 million dermatologic procedures performed — a 60 percent increase from 2012, with skin cancer treatments being the most popular, according to a …

Private equity (PE) firms are scooping up dermatology practices at alarming rates, raising concerns about their business strategies, according to a …

Melasma takes a significant toll on a female’s self-esteem, according to a pilot study published in the International…

Psoriasis patients are at a higher risk for mental health hospitalizations than those without the skin condition, according to …

Spironolactone, a versatile drug used to treat low potassium levels and high blood pressure among other conditions, is being touted as a successful alternative to antibiotics for acne treatments in females, according to a retrospective …