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COVID-19 Increases Urgency of Addressing Vitamin D Deficiencies in Patients With Skin of Color
June 15th 2021A higher prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in people of color may be contributing to a higher burden of COVID-19 in minority populations. Dermatologists are encouraged to address vitamin D status in patients and recommend supplementation, which might have other health benefits.
Physician Weighs in on Sunscreen Contamination Controversy
May 28th 2021Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, associate professor of dermatology, Yale University and Dermatology Times® editorial advisory board member, weighs in on a recent report revealing certain batches of various sunscreen and after-sun care products were contaminated with benzene, a carcinogen.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 24- Benzene Found in Multiple Sunscreen Products
May 27th 2021This episode will highlight some breaking news coming out of the sun protection world with a report by Valisure, which found in a recent test that 78 different sunscreen and after-sun care products were contaminated with benzene, a potential carcinogen.
Weekly Roundup: May 17-20, 2021
May 21st 2021ICYMI, some of this week’s featured content includes a new episode of The Cutaneous Connection podcast. Plus, stories on emerging topicals and biologics for atopic dermatitis, eye issue treatments, masculinizing hormone therapy and acne diagnosis, and more.
Administrative Burden of Prescribing Biologics
May 21st 2021Prescribing biologics can require a complex approval and claims process. Creating a tiered system based on office workload can help practices understand and allocate staff time. Outsourcing approvals to pharmacies where possible can also streamline the process.
The Cutaneous Connection: Episode 23- Roundup of AAD VMX 2021
May 20th 2021In this episode, we take a look back at what happened at the American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience 2021 (AAD VMX 2021), including exclusive interviews with two KOLs about their presentations regarding climate change and new data on biologics for psoriasis.