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So many people with acne suffer with picking that

So many people with acne suffer with picking that they created a whole separate diagnosis for it: acne excoriée AKA picker's acne. While treating the acne itself is key to stopping this disease process, it is much more than skin deep. .
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🤔 Acne excoriée most definitely has an emotional and psychological component, which is probably why it correlates with anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia. I fear that at times like this when social isolation and uncertainty are likely resulting in spiking levels of depression and anxiety for many, that picking behaviors may be peaking as well. That's why I wanted to share the above tips for avoiding picking. As always, please seek out consultation with a dermatologist if you feel you have a problem with acne or acne picking. Many are still available via telehealth.
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❓Have you suffered with acne picking? What are some strategies you've used to avoid picking?
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#acne #acnetreatment #acnepositivity #acneskincare #acneexcoriee #dermatology #dermatologist #skincare #skincarecommunity #acnehelp #skincarethreads #acnethread

It's my last clinical day of residency and I could

It's my last clinical day of residency and I couldn't have made it without the Lasercats! What are the Lasercats, you ask? That's the team name we gave our cohort of residents (pew pew, meow)! While the last three years have been challenging, having the support of Aaron and Jessica (pictured here) as well as the amazing example provided by Julia Schwartz and Liz Robison has helped get me make it through and has most definitely contributed to my development as a dermatologist!
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🤔 I think what I'll remember most about residency is all the the fun we've had in clinic. Doing the work of helping our patients and learning each day is made infinitely better when you're able to have fun while doing it. While the end of my residency definitely wasn't what I was expecting, having so many hardworking, optimistic people around including co-resdients, attendings, nursing and admin staff has kept me motivated to provide the best care possible to my patients during this trying time!
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#dermatology #dermatologist #dermatologyresident #doctor #doctorsofinstagram #medicine

Acral lentiginous melanoma is one of the deadliest

Acral lentiginous melanoma is one of the deadliest forms of melanoma, and also the most common type seen in people of color representing up to 70% of melanomas seen in black people, 45% of cases in Asians. Some may recognize it as the type of melanoma that killed Bob Marley. While this subtype of melanoma is more aggressive than others, the health disparities that people of color face likely play a role in their outcomes. Research has shown that POC often face barriers to receiving dermatologic care, swift diagnosis and even definitive treatment once it is known that they have melanoma.
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. 🤔 What can we do to help the situation? Raise awareness among people of color that they still have a skin cancer risk, and that skin cancer may be even more deadly for them. The medical community must also do everything possible to remove barriers to timely diagnosis and treatment for these patients. Also, always remember to check the hands, feet and nails when doing self skin exams.
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. 🙏 I'd like to give a special thanks to my co-resident Dr. Misty Eleryan for her help with this post!
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Further reading:
Tripathi et al, Racial Differences in Time to Treatment for Melanoma. JAAD online April 2020
Dawes et al, Racial Disparities in Melanoma Survival. JAAD Nov 2016
Brennard and Buster, Dermatology Education: Melanoma. Skin of Color Society
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#skincancerawareness #skincancerawarenessmonth #skincancer #melanoma #dermatology #dermatologist #skinofcolor #health #medicine #skinofcolordermatology

Yes this is clearly a joke adapted from one of my

Yes this is clearly a joke adapted from one of my favorite John Waters quotes, but the risk posed by indoor tanning is NO JOKE! Tanning beds/booths are by no means any safer than sun exposure and they can increase your skin cancer risk, even after just one use! In fact, it's estimated that indoor tanning is responsible for up to 400,000 cases of skin cancer per year in the US alone.
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✨Still want a sunkissed look without the risk? Think about using a self-tanning lotion or bronzer. What are your own tips/favorites for achieving a summer glow without tanning?
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Source: AAD Indoor Tanning Fact Sheet
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#skincancerawareness #dermatology #dermatologist #indoortanning #selftanner #bronzer #beauty #skincancerawarenessmonth #skincare #skincancer #skincarecommunity #tanning

Here it is in the feed by popular demand! This is

Here it is in the feed by popular demand! This is really what I feel like every time I clear a patient’s acne. Why? Because I struggled with it for so long myself! I know how hard it can be to live with acne — trying so many products, wondering if it’s your diet, your hormones, your genes, even your pillowcases. So much of what we hear about acne puts the blame on the person suffering with it, and that’s NOT RIGHT!
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👏 If you have acne, what are some things you wish others knew about your struggle?
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#skincare #acne #dermatology #dermatologist #acnecommunity #acnesolutions #acnetreatment #acneproblems #acnepositivity #skincarecommunity #skincaretips #akincaretiktok

Here's one of the most important snippets from my

Here's one of the most important snippets from my recent appearance on the Between Two Derms podcast. I was so happy to have the opportunity to discuss how to provide better care to our LGBGTQ+ patients with @208skindoc. One of the most important aspects of caring for LGBTQ+ patients is recognizing the unique health disparities, psychosocial stress and oppression that they face on a daily basis, and how these stressors might impact their skin disease. To learn more, please take a listen to Between Two Derms at the link in my bio!
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#lgbtq🌈 #lgbthealth #lgbtqhealth #dermatology #dermatologist #doctorsofinstagram #podcast #health

Have you been wearing sunscreen in quarantine? Wh

Have you been wearing sunscreen in quarantine? While most of us have had significantly less outdoor time than usual lately, it's important not to physically distance yourself from your SPF! Both UVA and UVB rays contribute to your risk for skin cancer, and UVA can actually pass through window glass. And let's not forget that UVA=UV AGING!
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☀️ Be sure to follow @dermangelo on TikTok if you like this video! How has your sun protection strategy changed during social distancing?
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#sunscreen #spf #skincare #skincaretips #skincarecommunity #dermatology #dermatologist #skincaretiktok #antiaging #skincancerprevention #skincancerawareness

🚨 HEARTWARMING CONTENT AHEAD: It's Mother's Day

🚨 HEARTWARMING CONTENT AHEAD: It's Mother's Day here in the US and I want to highlight my wonderful mother, Teresa! She has always been a constant source of encouragement for me, especially in challenging times. She taught me from a young age to approach everything with a sense of humor and that the point of most things is to HAVE FUN. This is part of the reason why I've chosen to pursue what I love and what truly brings me joy, even when it might be impractical. While I can't be with her today, I hope to see her as soon as #socialdistancing is over! Special thanks to @jujuinla for this stunning photo from my medical school graduation.
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👩🏻How are you appreciating the moms in your life today?
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#mothersday #mother #doctor #dermatologist #doctorsofinstagram #mom #latergram #flashback

Over the last few weeks people have been tagging m

Over the last few weeks people have been tagging me in all sorts of posts about one question: "Is hyaluronic acid bad for you?" Can it cause inflammation? Doesn't it just suck out all your moisture? Fear not, @ms_hannah_e and I are on the case! Swipe through to read our thread.
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💧 The long and short of it: the data we have doesn't indicate that hyaluronic acid causes inflammation or increases transepidermal water loss. That said, always listen to your own skin!
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💦 You can read more about how to incorporate hyaluronic acid into your routine in my article "Hyaluronic Acid Could Be Your Hydration Hero" at the link in my bio! And be sure to follow @ms_hannah_e if you want more science-based skincare and beauty in your life!
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#skincare #skincarecommunity #skincareroutine #dermatology #dermatologist #hyaluronicacid #moisturizer #skincaretwitter #skincarethreads #beauty #hydration #skincaretips #skincarenerd #skinscience #skincarescience #skincaretalk

It's Melanoma Monday! Swipe through for some mela

It's Melanoma Monday! Swipe through for some melanoma facts. While melanoma is one of the big scaries of dermatology, more affected patients are surviving each year, likely due to increased awareness about sun protection, better screening practices and new cutting-edge treatments. In my relatively short time as a dermy, I've diagnosed a few myself and each time one of my patients gets the appropriate treatment, I breathe a huge sigh of relief.
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🤔 Do you know about your own risk factors for melanoma? What strategies are you using to decrease your melanoma risk?
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#melanomamonday #melanoma #skincancer #skincancerawareness #skincancerprevention #skincancerawarenessmonth #spf #sunprotection #dermatology #dermatologist #skinfacts

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Skin cancer i

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month! Skin cancer is one of the most important skin conditions that dermatologists treat, so I'll be working in some fun and educational content about it for the whole month.
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🔎One of the most important services I provide to my patients is skin cancer screening AKA the full body skin exam. In this vintage photo from my first year of residency, I'm brandishing one of the most important, high-tech dermatology gadgets I get to use, a dermatoscope. Dermoscopy utilizes both magnification and a powerful lighting system to show the structure of skin lesions below the surface. Swipe to get a taste of what we see through the scope! This particular lesion is a nevus from my very own forearm. Look at that beautiful pigment network!
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📝For the month of May, why not start thinking about your own skin cancer risk? Do you have a skin cancer prevention plan?
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#dermatology #dermatologist #skin #skincancer #skincancerawareness #skincancerprevention #skincancerawarenessmonth #dermoscopy #doctorsofinstagram #dermlife #skinhealth #latergram #skincarecommunity

Today’s two cents. I’m not trying to subtweet

“Do I need a toner?” - a thread. This question

“Do I need a toner?” - a thread. This question really hits on one of my pet peeves - “toner” means both everything and nothing. They can be very helpful but aren’t essential.
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💦 Do you use a toner? What’s the goal of the toner in your routine?
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#toner #toningsolution #skincare #skincarecommunity #dermatology #dermatologist #skincarethreads #skincaretwitter #hydroxyacids #aha #bha #salicylicacid #hyaluronicacid #hydration #skincaretips #skincare101

Ok, I’m late sharing this but I was so happy to

Ok, I’m late sharing this but I was so happy to be on the cover of the March issue of Dermatology News with my mentor Dr. Adam Friedman! It makes me so happy that they chose to highlight my presentation on LGBTQ+ health at the ODAC conference!
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🙏 This was one of the biggest moments of my career so far and it highlights how important mentorship is. I would not have gotten this far without the support of Dr. Friedman and all of my attendings, and I look forward to mentoring the next generation of dermies!
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#dermatology #dermatologist #medicine #academicmedicine #lgbtq #lgbtqhealth #doctor #mentorship #dermatologynews

Let's close out this week of hair loss/minoxidil t

Let's close out this week of hair loss/minoxidil talk with something very personal -- my own minoxidil regimen! While there is no solid data that minoxidil has a preventative effect, I do use it to prevent hair loss 2-3 times weekly. Why? Because alopecia treatments work best for helping you keep the hair you have!
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📌You may also notice my use of the a microneedle roller at the hairline. This is meant to boost penetration of the solution into the hairline area. I disinfect my microneedle roller before and after each use and change it frequently.
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👩‍⚕️ Be sure to check with your doctor before starting any OTC medications like minoxidil. If you're suffering from hair loss, I recommend consolation with a board certified dermatologist!
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👩‍💻 If you want to know more about using minoxidil for hair loss, be sure to check out my article "Topical Minoxidil: What You Need to Know" at the link in my bio!
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#hair #hairloss #hairgrowth #minoxidil #microneedle #dermatology #skincare #skincarecommunity #hairgrowthtips #menshair #malepatternbaldness #femalepatternbaldness #alopecia #tiktok #skincaretiktok

Minoxidil is, simply put, notorious. There are fe

Minoxidil is, simply put, notorious. There are few medications or active ingredients that are the subject of more misconceptions, rumors and misinformation. Anybody who follows me on social media knows I love this stuff! It’s the only over-the-counter medication we have that can provide substantial results for people suffering with hair loss. While countless interactions with my patients have clued me in to the fact that many people are scared to try minoxidil, this pales in comparison to some of the comments I’ve seen on my social media posts. “It’ll make you hair fall out!” “It’s addictive!” “It doesn’t work!” Research done by my colleague Dr. Julia Schwartz @juliaschwartzmd showed that up to 40% of people with hair loss might have some of these same misconceptions, which is truly a shame since few treatments are as accessible, well-studied and, most importantly, safe.
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👏 Let’s set the record straight! "Topical Minoxidil: What You Need to Know" is live on the blog! Link in bio!
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#hair #haircare #hairloss #alopecia #minoxidil #rogaine #dermatology #dermatologist #malepatternbaldness #femalepatternbaldness #skincare #skincarecommunity #hairtips #skincaretips #beauty #hairgrowth #hairgrowthtips

OK -- most of us are not truly "quarantined" (we'r

OK -- most of us are not truly "quarantined" (we're #socialdistancing), but I had to jump on this meme. Let's be honest, some houses (and even some #skincare routines) have that one booger that you just have to put up with. So, if you had decide where to hunker down, which house are you gonna be holed up in? Lemme know in the comments!
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#skincarememes #dermatology #dermatologist #beauty #retinoids #retinol #acne #antiaging #azelaicacid #meme #skincarecommunity #coconutoil #applecidervinegar #niacinamide #bakuchiol #vitaminc #aha #bha #hydroxyacids #hydroquinone

Swipe through for a breakdown of the hair growth c

Swipe through for a breakdown of the hair growth cycle! Did you know that not all of the hair on the scalp is growing at any given moment? Hair goes through three growth phases and the lengths of those phases can vary from person to person and throughout stages of life. That's why some people are able to growth their hair to their ankles, and others not so much. Some hair disorders can even arise from dysregulation of this cycle.
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💇‍♀️I'd especially like to draw your attention telogen phase, when hair can naturally fall out. Did you know that it's normal to lose up to 100 scalp hairs per day?
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#hair #haircare #hairfacts #hairgrowth #hairgrowthtips #dermatology #dermatologist #healthyhairtips #healthyhairjourney #hairlife #hairlove

It’s #nationaldoctorsday today! It’s more appa

It’s #nationaldoctorsday today! It’s more apparent than ever just how important our healthcare providers are. While I’m not on the front lines of the pandemic today, I’ve never been prouder to be a doc.
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#medicine #dermatology #dermatologist #doctor #doctorsofig #medicalresident #medtwitter

Any @rupaulsdragrace fans? This iconic moment fro

Any @rupaulsdragrace fans? This iconic moment from @jujubeeonline and @tatiannagram brings a big #skincare issue to mind for me: Even though there haven't been that many advances in the skincare arena in the last few decades, the way that we talk about products seems to change a lot over time. What's the difference between a sleeping mask and a night cream? A toner and an essence? I'm sure the companies that make these products would have a lot to say, and maybe even some of you?
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🗯In the end, I don't think there's a consensus answer to any of these questions. As long as you give your skin what it needs, who cares?
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#skin #dermatology #skincarecommunity #toner #moisturizer #sleepingmask #nightcream #skincarememes #dragqueen #rupaulsdragrace #dragrace #dragracememes #skincareroutine #skincaretips #quarantineskincare

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