by superDemong | Dec 16, 2021 | Career
An Insider’s Tips on Matching into a Dermatology Residency As Chief Resident, I have received a lot of messages on social media asking for tips for medical students interested in pursuing dermatology. After being part of the resident selection process, I think I can...
by superDemong | Oct 3, 2021 | Cosmetic Dermatology & Beauty
Retinoids 101: what are they, why you need them, and how to use them The #1 proven skincare ingredient for antiaging is a class of medicines called retinoids, which includes retinol found in cosmetics products. Retinoids are derivates of vitamin A that regulate...
by superDemong | Sep 12, 2021 | Medical Dermatology
Dermatology or Art? Reading pathology is one of my favorite parts of dermatology. Often we take skin biopsies (small samples of skin) to help support our suspected diagnoses. The skin biopsies are processed in a laboratory for dermatopathologists and dermatologists to...
by superDemong | Sep 5, 2021 | Cosmetic Dermatology & Beauty
What Natural Skincare Really Means Natural skincare is a popular beauty trend these days. We need to define what natural skincare means and what beliefs make one jump on the bandwagon. So, what is “natural” skincare? This term generally refers to skincare products...