Nitrous oxide in dermatology
The use of nitrous oxide in dermatology and dermatologic surgery is becoming more common. When used properly, with meticulous patient monitoring, it is safe and effective. In my practice, I have used...
View ArticleThe great sunscreen ingredient debate
In a commentary issued on May 6, the Food and Drug Administration stated that “with sunscreens now being used with greater frequency, in larger amounts, and by broader populations, it is more important...
View ArticleAre nutritional supplements important in the treatment of female pattern hair...
Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) is an increasingly common and incredibly frustrating disease, affecting about 40% of all women. Although genetics, hormones, age, environment, stress, and nutrition all...
View ArticlePiercing art
Body art as a form of human expression is prevalent. The most common types are skin tattoos and piercings, but also include scarification, branding, subdermal implants, and body painting. Body painting...
View ArticleWindshield and UV exposure
As the summer draws to a close and I have finished my 20th road trip with my three children who frequently complain of “being too hot” or that the “sun is in my eyes” while in the car, I would like to...
View ArticleProbiotic, prebiotic, and postbiotic skin care
A decade ago, I gave my senior expert talk at the University of California, San Francisco, department of dermatology on skin care and brought up the controversial topic that sterile or clean skin is...
View ArticleCBD in beauty products
Cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be everywhere now. Since the Farm Bill of 2018 legalizing the cultivation of hemp was signed into law last December, many CBD-based products have hit the market. The advent...
View Article‘Clean’ and ‘natural’ beauty products
Clean beauty products have taken over the skin care market. A wave of new indie brands has entered the skin care market, some of which have garnered fame from bloggers and celebrities and via social...
View ArticleHalal Nail Polish
Ever heard of halal nail polish? As an expert on all things hair, skin, and nails, I was dismayed when I walked into my local nail salon and saw this new category of nail polish I’d never heard of...
View ArticleMakeup is contaminated with pathogenic bacteria
Recalcitrant acne is a common, unwavering problem in dermatology practices nationwide. However, both gram positive and gram negative infections of the skin can go undiagnosed in patients with acne...
View ArticleCD1a and cosmetic-related contact dermatitis
As industries develop more chemical extraction techniques for synthetic or purified botanical ingredients to include in cosmetic and personal care products, the incidence of contact dermatitis is...
View ArticleVascular occlusion management
The time course and proper management of vascular occlusion attributable to interarterial hyaluronic acid fillers is critical. Albeit a rare complication, off-label uses of HA fillers, lack of proper...
View ArticleHand washing and hand sanitizer on the skin and COVID-19 infection risk
As we deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, hand washing and the use of hand sanitizers have been key for infection prevention. With drier, colder weather in many of the communities initially...
View ArticleThe resurgence of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine)
Two of the most unusual dermatologic drugs have resurged as possible first-line therapy for rescue treatment of hospitalized patients with SARS-CoV-2, despite extremely limited clinical data supporting...
View ArticleYour diet may be aging you
Recent studies have shown a correlation between many dietary elements and skin diseases including acne, rosacea, and perioral dermatitis. In my practice, nutritional counseling is as important as...
View ArticleBiologic responses to metal implants: Dermatologic implications
Hypersensitivity to implantable devices, albeit rare, is a growing problem. Cutaneous and noncutaneous reactions can occur secondary to metals and metal alloys, according to a report on biological...
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Treating the jowl fat overhang with deoxycholic acid
Rejuvenation of the lower face often involves treatment of the submentum and the jowls. Energy-based devices such as lasers, radiofrequency, radiofrequency microneedling, CoolSculpting, and ultrasound...
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Should all skin cancer patients be taking nicotinamide?
In 2014, I began taking care of a patient (see photo) who had developed over 25 basal cell carcinomas on her lower legs, which were surgically removed. Given the results of a 2015 study by Chen et al....
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Treatment of horizontal neck lines
The aging neck is a complicated, difficult to treat area often requiring a combination of treatments for noninvasive rejuvenation. The interplay of the neck subunits, as outlined in the recent article...
View ArticleTop 5 Benefits of IV Therapy
Many people are choosing IV therapy when it comes to upgrading their health and wellness game and there is a reason for it. Want to know why? Read on to learn about 5 major benefits we love (and we...
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