Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: It Doesn’t Deserve Second Place
Coming in second doesn’t appeal to most people. We tend to remember who came in first and who came in last. Or who just did a bad job or gave an amazing performance. That’s probably why the second most common type of skin cancer, known as cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), doesn’t resonate with the […]
Skin Cancer Spotlight: Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Early Detection & Prevention
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) is more than “just skin cancer.” In this conversation with dermatologist and Mohs surgeon Dr. Carlos Gomez Mead, we discuss high-risk SCC, early warning signs, gene expression profiling, and why personalized treatment matters for better outcomes.
Acne & Diet: What’s Actually Causing Your Breakouts?
Is There a Clear Skin Diet? Acne…just about everyone has struggled with it. And if you haven’t, yes, we hate people like you. You are a lucky one. For the rest of us, acne might have been a teenage battle or only shown up in adulthood. Some of us even have a lifelong struggle with […]
From Hormones to Gut Health: Why You’re Still Breaking Out
Acne isn’t random — it’s your body responding to signals like blood sugar, hormones, inflammation, stress, and your environment.
In this conversation, Shannon C. Trotter and Katie Varman explore how factors like insulin, diet, gut health, and cortisol influence breakouts. From dairy and high-glycemic foods to the gut microbiome and endocrine disruptors, they break down why acne is less about one “bad” ingredient and more about identifying your biggest trigger. Clear skin starts beneath the surface.
Evidence Over Algorithms: Why Health Info on Social Media Needs a Reality Check
Social Media TikTok is truly the next WebMd. Not only do people want information within seconds, but they want it in an entertaining format. As a health care provider, even if you don’t love social media, you need to be aware of it and the impact it has on patients. Nearly half (45%) of Gen […]
Derm Talks: Social Media Skin Care Trends Explained
We break down viral skincare trends, sunscreen myths, red light therapy, exosomes, and what actually works for healthy skin. A smart conversation on separating hype from evidence-based care.
Autoimmune, Not Cosmetic: Alopecia Areata
I just love the Oscars…the glitz and glamour, incredible gowns and drama. Maybe one day I can be a seat filler and check another item off the bucket list. Remember back in 2022 when the slap heard around the world became the focus of Hollywood’s most famous movie awards show? If you don’t, just Google […]
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Alopecia Areata Explained
What happens when you start losing your hair and hear the words “it’s autoimmune”? Many people never expect alopecia areata until it changes everything overnight.
Smooth Moves: Botox and Other Neurotoxins
I’m a history buff and I love to nerd out on a little history even in dermatology. One fascinating thing is the discovery of botulinum toxin and its use in medicine. Botulism was coined long before the causative organism was identified. In 1820, Justinus Kerner provided a description of clinical botulism based on clinical observations […]
Thinking About Botox? Let’s Talk Neurotoxins!
What happens when you’re 26 and hear the words “you have melanoma”? Leah Adams never expected a cancer diagnosis