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DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: Coconut Oil
Dermutopia Tip Tuesday: Coconut oil is a great moisturizer but produces acne or pityrosporum (white small bumps) on the forehead! While reportedly producing excellent...
DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: Folliculitis
DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: Bikers get folliculitis from long rides and also, sweating. If you are wearing tight clothing that does not breathe & partake in any...
DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: Protein Shakes with Creatine
DermUtopia TipTuesday: Although proven to be helpful when it comes to fitness, be aware! Protein shakes with creatine can produce back and chest acne in male and female...
DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: MRSA-Resistant Staph
DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: With Summer around the corner, we are all more susceptible to bacteria coming in contact with our skin. MRSA-resistant staph bacteria can...
Telehealth: Increasingly Better Than the Doctor’s Office
A study conducted by the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine and presented at the American Academy of Dermatology's annual meeting recently,...
DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: Dairy Triggers Acne
DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: Dairy triggers acne. Remember that next time you indulge in a pint of your favorite ice cream! Download DermUtopia to help your condition today:...
DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: Kale Smoothies In Excess
DermUtopia Tip Tuesday: It’s true! Among some of the best superfoods is kale, but too much of anything can’t be good! In excess, kale smoothies can cause hair loss!...
What to do if You’re in Filler Trouble
Check out this article, "Filler trouble? Hyaluronidase (and smarts) to the Rescue" by, Lisette Hilton with the scoop on fillers and the use of hyaluronidase. Dr....
Top Doctors Make a Difference
How important is obtaining quality healthcare for you and your family? Most people would agree that taking a chance with their healthcare is a bad idea. Yet we do not...
DermUtopia Co-founder Christine Shanahan presenting findings at the University of Virginia School of Medicine
Christine Shanahan found herself drawn to the medical field and specifically dermatology as a young child. At the age of 16, she was given the opportunity to travel to...
Skin-related disorders and Curcumin
Curcumin, or diferuloylmethane, is a crystalline compound which gives the East Asian spice turmeric its bright yellow color. The medicinal properties of this spice have...
DermUtopia Named a Top Telemedicine Site
You know you should see a dermatologist for rashes, moles, acne, and other skin conditions. However, fitting a visit to the dermatologist into your busy schedule can be...