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Is it possible to increase the amount of melanin in your skin? The short answer is yes, and the methods are simple. But why would you want more melanin? Science shows that the benefits of melanin in the skin are significant. This blog will discuss what melanin is, why you might need more of it,...

Dermatologist Dr. Edidiong Kaminska, MD, has been in medicine for more than 13 years and practices in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kaminska has a wealth of knowledge on skin conditions. We discuss the topic of racial disparities among patients with alopecia areata. She gave a bit of background on the disease, the history, and treatment, and...

Retatrutide was found to be effective for reducing body weight in obese adults in a phase 2 trial. Recent years have witnessed rapid advancements in the development of pharmacotherapeutic agents for treating obesity, especially with the introduction of hormone-based agents. Retatrutide is a single peptide that is an agonist of glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide, glucagon-like peptide...

Cannabidiol (CBD) products are wildly popular among older adults for treating chronic pain and anxiety, and a new poll suggests that nearly three-quarters of U.S. parents think CBD might also be a good option for their kids when other meds don’t work. On the other hand, more than that — 83% — think CBD products should be...

Danielle Bublitz, MS, RD is a registered dietitian and certified intuitive eating counselor. She created her own online company in November 2021 called Food Freedom Diabetes, LLC to assist people with diabetes, and she also works as a clinical dietitian on a per diem basis. In this interview, Danielle Bublitz sheds more light on Diabetes....

E-cigarettes have the potential to be a trigger for the development of asthma. This study also showed that both past and present usage of e-cigarettes are strongly related to the development of asthma in adults. E-cigarettes are non-conventional tobacco products that employ a rechargeable battery for heating disposable e-liquid cartridges. This leads to the production...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with endocrinologist/obesity medicine specialist Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, we discuss what physicians should know about treating patients with obesity. MD Newsline: What should other physicians know about treating obesity? Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen: “I think the first thing we need to do is educate healthcare professionals on obesity. Unfortunately, there’s still the...

Toleriane, a dermo-cosmetic, is effective for eyelid eczema. Eyelid eczema (EE) is clearly defined clinically and medically, yet it remains a complex pathology. In addition to its frequent resistance to medication and susceptibility to relapse, dermatologists and ophthalmologists find its diagnosis and management challenging. Toleriane, a dedicated dermo-cosmetic (DC), was formulated to reestablish the periocular...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with trauma surgeon Dr. Nii Darko, we discuss how to cross cultural barriers and build trust in patient care. We also discuss health equity, vaccinations, and clinical trials as they relate to minority communities. MD Newsline: How do you cross cultural barriers to connect with your patients? Dr. Nii Darko:...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, we discuss Dr. Barbosa’s central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) treatment strategy. We also discuss the many rewards of treating CCCA. MD Newsline: What is your treatment strategy for CCCA? Dr. Victoria Barbosa: “I have a two-pronged approach to treating CCCA. First, we have to address the...