Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD

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Articles from 2024

• A person’s excessive sweating and sensitive skin could be connected (WTOP)
• Should you shampoo your hair every day? Here’s what dermatologists say. (Washington Post)
• More women are discovering the power of tattoos (Washington Post)
• What is ‘cortisol face’ and why is TikTok obsessed with it? (The Guardian)
• 11 Surprising Diseases that Dermatologists Find First (MSN)
• Brooke Shields on Why Embracing Aging and Prioritizing Preventive Health in Her 50s Feels ‘Like a Superpower’ (Healthline)
• Is deodorant or antiperspirant healthier? There's 1 big difference, dermatologists say (Today)
• Are flushed faces of US swimmers evidence of Olympic doping? (Radio Free Asia)
• Spot the signs of sun damage — and learn how to prevent it (Yahoo! Life)
• Pedicures have health risks, especially in summer (The Washington Post)
• CBD cream prevents, repairs skin damage from the sun, but not sunscreen substitute (Healio)
• First Human Trial Shows CBD’s UVA-Protective Benefits (Dermatology Times)
• CBD Skin Care May Protect Against Sun Damage—and Skin Cancer—According to a New Study (Allure)
• 12 Best Face Washes for Sensitive Skin That Won't Cause Irritation (Allure.com)
• CBD may help protect skin from sun damage: study (Axios)
• Can CBD oil prevent damage from the sun? Researchers tried it out on this intimate area — and the results were surprising (WTOP)
• The happy microbiome: how to nourish all of yours - from mouth to gut to vagina (The Guardian)
• Sun Safety: 4 VERIFIED facts (WKYC)
• Emotional Support Chapstick No Longer Working? Here's What It Could Mean (Yahoo Life)
• Free clinic helps educate neighbors on skin health in Southeast DC (WUSA9)
• Antidandruff shampoo may help combat some types of hair loss (The Washington Post)
• The Best New Sunscreens of 2024, According to Dermatologists and Editors (Marie Claire)
• This ‘common’ mistake with sunscreen gets people burned, DC-area dermatologist says (WTOP)
• Why are whole-body deodorants suddenly everywhere? (Vox)
• 7 signs your body may be aging faster than you are (Today)
• Influencers Are Saying Sunscreen Causes Cancer. They Are Wrong. (The Wall Street Journal)
• What does skin cancer look like in darker skin tones? (WTOP)
• The 12 Best Eczema Creams to Soothe Your Itchiest Flare-Ups (Allure)
• Darker Skin Tones Underrepresented on Skin Cancer Education Websites (Medscape)
• Where Will the Legit Health Info Go If TikTok Goes Dark? (WebMD)
• CDC expected to alert doctors about fake Botox (NBC News)
• Health Beat: The skin condition you’ve never heard of (WFMZ)
• The Tricky Business of Being a TikTok Derm (Allure)
• More dermatologists are offering skin-care services for people of color (Washington Post)
• 13 Best Over-the-Counter Scalp Psoriasis Treatments, According to Dermatologists (Allure)
• How Is Hyperhidrosis Treated? (Health.com)

Articles from 2023

• The Device That Stops Mosquito Bites In Their Tracks (Outside Online)
• Breakthrough Treatments for Severe Eczema (HealthCentral)
• Vacations in the Sun Aren't Good for Your Skin's Microbiome (U.S. News)
• Here’s One More Reason to Really Not Get a Tan on Vacation: Study (The Messenger)
• Don't waste money on biotin or collagen supplements, dermatologists say: The better way to get 'beauty' nutrients (CNBC)
• Grant Program Accepting Applications, Seeks to Bridge Care Gap in Inflammatory Dermatoses (Dermatology Times)
• Grant Program Targets Telehealth Access in Underserved Neighborhoods (healthleaders)
• Stay Safe in the Sun: Top-Rated Sunscreens, and How to Use Them Properly (Consumers' Checkbook)
• Use of skin, hair and nail supplements rises despite risks, little evidence they work (NBC TODAY)
• 15 Best Face Washes for Sensitive Skin That Soothe and Cleanse (Allure.com)
• Contrary to popular belief, shaving doesn’t make your hair grow back thicker (WNEP16)
• Your Risk of Getting Sunburned Is Higher if You're Taking One of These Common Medications (Healthline.com)
• A skin rash that almost vanished is back and, with it, clues to its origin (Washington Post)
• Yes, you can get a sunburn on a cloudy day (KGW8)
• CBD Could Be The Psoriasis-Soothing Ingredient Your Skincare Routine Needs (The List)
• At least 2 cases of drug-resistant ringworm infections found in the U.S., CDC says (NBC News)
• New Hope Against Painful Skin Issues Caused by Cancer Radiation Therapy (US News)
• Addressing Disparities in Atopic Dermatitis Through Teledermatology (Dermatology Times)
• Yes, there is a difference between SPF and UPF (KGW8)
• Study finds quality of topical steroid withdrawal videos on YouTube subpar (MDEdge)
• Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss (CureToday.com)
  Woman diagnosed with melanoma at 21 when mole on her neck suddenly began changing (NBC Today Show)
• New study indicates nail dryers could increase skin cancer risk (WTOP)
• Ways to prevent winter weather from cracking your skin (WTOP)
• Expert gives tips on less-discussed dermatologic diseases (MDEdge)
• Dermatologists address cultural competence and unconscious biases in the specialty (MDEdge)
• 8 Best Hyperhidrosis Treatments To Help People Who Sweat Excessively (Health.com)
• 12 Reasons Why You Have Chapped Lips—And How To Heal Them Fast (Women's Health)
• Instead Of A Hot Or Cold Shower, Consider A Contrast Shower (Huffington Post)
• UV dryers for gel nails can harm DNA, study says. Should I use them? (Washington Post)
• Small study finds high dose vitamin D relieved toxic erythema of chemotherapy (MDEdge.com)
• The 3 Best Plaque Psoriasis Treatments, According to Dermatologists (health.com)

Articles from 2022

• 'Slugging': A TikTok Skin Trend That Has Some Merit (Medscape)
• Patient Barriers to Topical Minoxidil Treatment in Alopecia Identified (Dermatology Advisor)
• What To Do About Scalp Psoriasis: Dermatologist-recommended Treatments (health.com)
• Breast cancer patients need to be especially vigilant about doing body checks for skin cancer (WTOP.com)
• FDA approves 1st-ever drug to treat disabling skin condition prurigo nodularis (WTOP.com)
• The pill that could be an option to treat pattern baldness (WTOP)
• An Old Medicine Grows New Hair for Pennies a Day, Doctors Say (NYTimes.com)
• First FDA-approved drug for vitiligo is a ‘game changer’ (WTOP.com)
• How To Read A Sunscreen Label (Forbes.com)
• What to Know About CBD for Treating Plaque Psoriasis (EverydayHealth.com)
• How High of an SPF Does Your Sunscreen Actually Need? Derms Weigh In (Prevention.com)
• Study finds link between eating lots of seafood and skin cancer (TODAY.com)
• What Is a Russian Manicure—and Is This TikTok Trend Safe? (Reader's Digest)
• Everything you need to know to fight sunburns, premature aging and skin cancer this summer (CNN)
• How to Treat Bed Bug Bites (WTOP)
• No, red light therapy isn’t a medically approved treatment for increasing testosterone (VERIFY)
• 13 Reasons You Have A Butt Rash That's So Itchy And Irritated (Women's Health Magazine)
• These Photos Can Help You Figure Out Exactly What's Causing That Rash On Your Butt (Women's Health Magazine)
• Patients with Skin Diseases Show Increased Interest in Medical Cannabis (DermatologyTimes)
• What to know about tinted sunscreens, an inclusive option for sun protection (Good Morning America)
• Woman lived with a tan streak under her nail for 10 years. It was a rare form of melanoma (Today)
• Surprise! 9 Psoriasis Triggers You Weren’t Expecting (HealthCentral)
• Diet and Acne: What is the Association? (DermatologyTimes)
• Why are scabs so itchy? (LiveScience)
• The Best Ways to Use Coconut Oil in Your Beauty Routine (Allure)
• Beware of the Latest TikTok Trend: Nasal Spray Tans (WebMD)
• Combination treatments a must for the war on warts (MDEdge.com)
• What’s New in Atopic Dermatitis (NextStepsinDerm.com)
• Urticaria: An elusive disorder with ‘a high unmet need for treatment’ (MDEdge.com)
• How to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion in dermatology: Recommendations from an expert panel (MDEdge.com)
• Fact check: False claim that rubbing hydrogen peroxide on skin treats cancer (USAToday.com)
• Jada Pinkett Smith, 50, Proudly Shares an Update on Hair Loss Due to Alopecia (Prevention.com)
• What to Know About the Koebner Phenomenon if You Have PsO (HealthCentral)
• Winter weather ushers in 'perfect storm' for skin problems (Fox Weather)

Articles from 2021

• 12 Reasons Why You Have Chapped Lips—And How To Heal Them Fast (Women's Health Magazine)
• See how long it took one mom to get diaper cream out of her kids' hair (Today)
• Physician Spotlight: Adam J. Friedman, MD (Practical Dermatology)
• Multiple Features Help Distinguish Hyperhidrosis From Normal Sweating (MedScape)
• Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Hair Loss? What You Need to Know (Creakyjoints.org)
• 6 Expert Tips for Navigating the Hair Salon With PsO (HealthCentral.com)
• Lyme Disease Often Spotted at Later Stage in Black Patients (US News)
• 8 Hyperhidrosis Treatments to Help People Who Sweat Excessively (health.com)
• What Does Plaque Psoriasis Look Like? Here's What to Look For, According to Experts (health.com)
• Tips to stay smooth and supple as seasonal changes remove moisture from skin (WTOP)
• Sour Body Odor at Night: Should You Be Worried? (livestrong.com)
• Stop Using Neutrogena and Aveeno Spray Sunscreen, J&J Warns (webMD.com)
• Sunscreen Safety Tips for the Summer (fox5dc.com) [VIDEO]
• The Link Between PsO and PsA, Explained (healthcentral.com)
• Benefits of Wheatgrass for Skin (youthtothepeople.com)
• 3 Signs Your ‘Bad Skin’ Is Actually Something More Serious (menshealth.com)
• This Is the Right Order to Apply Your Skin Care Products (Reader's Digest)
• Patient satisfaction high with teledermatology visits during pandemic (healio.com)
• Why and How Non-Medical Therapeutic Switching Occurs (hcplive.com)
• Does Vegan Collagen Powder Really Work? (thehealthy.com)
• Why Your Beard May Be Increasing Your COVID-19 Risk (healthline.com)
• This Type of Blood Pressure Medication May Increase Your Skin Cancer Risk (healthline.com)
• Sun exposure and best sunscreen to use (fox5dc.com)
• Women's health guide for every age: Preventive screenings you shouldn't miss (today.com)
• VEXAS syndrome: Implications for dermatologists (mdedge.com)
• 1/3 of Americans Don’t Know Tanning Can Cause Skin Cancer (healthline.com)
• When it’s time to see a dermatologist (healthline.com)
• The Truth About Mineral vs. Chemical Sunscreens (elemental.medium.com)
• Skin Conditions on the Vulva Can Impact Mental Health and Sexual Confidence (allure.com)
• Dermatologists: Masks can lead to other skin conditions besides acne (ktnv.com)
• How Dr. Adam Friedman is helping GWU tackle health care post-Covid (bizjournals.com)
• Yes, you should reapply sunscreen every 2 hours while outside (wusa9.com)
• Can CBD or Cannabis Help Ease Psoriasis (psoriasis.kopa.com)
• VERIFY: Are sunscreens higher than SPF 50 any better? (wusa9.com)
• Influencer Dies Seeking Treatment for Underarm Sweating (webmd.com)

Articles From 2020

• The Best Facial Cleansers for Sensitive Skin, According to Dermatologists
• 19 K-Pop Stars Reveal Their Most Creative Tips for Achieving Glass Skin
• Deciding When to Perform Mohs: Q&A With Drs Konda and Patel
• Choosing Wisely: Capitalizing on Atopic Dermatitis Clinical Trial Data for Meaningful Selection of Topical Agents
• How to Treat Facial Eczema, According to Dermatologists
• 7 Tips to Keep Your Skin Healthy While Washing Your Hands Often
• Are Antibacterial Soaps More Effective Than Regular Soap?
• In Dermatology Patients, Immunomodulators May Need Adjustment During the Pandemic (medscape.com)
• Advances in Understanding the Skin’s Microbiome (practicaldermatology.com)
• Who Should You See for Chronic Hives?
• Virtual visits are the 'new language of care' for physicians
• The Guy's Guide to Psoriasis (healthcentral.com)
• Can coronavirus live on hair? Here's what experts want you to know (today.com)
• COVID Toes: Dermatologic Observations and Theories (dermatologyadvisor.com)
• Do these 5 things to protect your skin from the downsides of face masks, doctors say (cnbc.com)
• COVID-19 skin manifestations identified in Spain (mdalert.com)
• 17 Acne Treatments That Really Work, According to Dermatologists
• The Emerging Role of Supportive Oncodermatology in Multidisciplinary Cancer Care (oncologynurseadvisor.com)
• This Sunburn Relief Plan From Dermatologists Is Here To Save Your Skin (womenshealthmag.com)
• You Asked, We Answered: Your Biggest Hair Questions, Answered (allure.com)
• AAD 2020 Poster Award Winner: 1st Place
• Can you use social media to attract new patients? (Dermatology Times)
• VERIFY: No, baking soda and water will not stop burning sensation from pepper spray (wusa9.com)
• Here’s Why You Should Always Use Conditioner, According to the Experts
• Sunscreen controversies confuse consumers
• Dermatology Times® Launches ‘The Cutaneous Connection’ Podcast Series (businesswire.com)
• Psoriasis and mental health (figure1.com)
• Two pandemics
• Is your sunscreen toxic or a hormone disruptor? Ingredients, studies spark debate (today.com)
• DermWireTV: Qwo Approved, Assessing Resident Anxiety (practicaldermatology.com)
• Chigger Bites vs. Bed Bug Bites: How to tell the Difference
• MNT investigates: How biologics work for hidradenitis suppurativa (medicalnewstoday.com)
• Hair Loss Drug Spironolactone May Be Safe for Use in Breast Cancer Survivors (smhs.gwu.edu)
• Fact check: Staph infections are common and aren't caused by face masks (usatoday.com)
• Sweating Can Help Spread Covid-19, But Not By ‘Infectious Sweat’ (forbes.com)
• Physician Spotlight: Adam J. Friedman, MD (practicaldermatology.com)
• Managing pandemic patient volumes (dermatologytimes.com)
• A Guide to Using Essential Oils Safely in Your Beauty Routine (allure.com)
• HS Scar Prevention Secrets That Really Work (healthcentral.com)

Articles From 2019

• Immunomodulators for Inflammatory Neoplastic Skin Disease (VIDEO - American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting 2019)
• Cosmoceuticals Naturally Absurd? (VIDEO - American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting 2019)
• Is It Bad to Sleep With Wet Hair?
• I’m a Grown-Up. Why Am I Still Getting Acne?
• GW Faculty Members and Residents Shine at This Year's ODAC
• Are Cannabinoids the Future of Dermatology?
• When sweaty palms are more than just sweaty palms
• 8 things you should avoid doing if you have dry skin
• 2019 Research Award Recipients
• The Skin After Cancer
• 8 Shocking Things It Can Mean If You Have Dark Armpits
• Interview: K-Pop Group SF9 Shares Their Skin-Care Secrets & Biggest Confidence Boosters
• This one tip will help you avoid ‘sunscreen eyes' this summer
• 9 Best Sunscreens for Kids in 2019
• How to Find Relief for Dry Skin
• Survey finds psoriasis patients seek relief with alternative therapies from The Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
• Patch Testing May Reveal Allergy to Implanted Cardiac Device (MDalert.com)
• Eczema on Hands: 5 Doctor-Approved Home Remedies
• Patients are turning to alternative remedies for psoriasis
• Helping you stay protected in the summer heat (NBC News)
• Study highlights need for tailored skin cancer prevention programs
• GW pilot study finds collagen to be effective in wound closure
• Treating Special Patient Populations: Dermatology Considerations for Patients With Diabetes
• What’s the Actual Deal With Skin Toners and Essences?
• 7 Signs of Skin Cancer That Aren’t a New Mole, According to a Dermatologist
• Why Is Acne More Prevalent Than Ever?
• Can Wearing a Hat Contribute to Baldness?
• More doctors are now considering prescribing cannabinoids as an alternative treatment, recent survey reveals
• Will Castor Oil Actually Help Your Hair Grow? We Investigate
• 2019 Hyperhidrosis Master Class
• Disaster Strikes. Are you Prepared?
• What to Look for, and to Look Out for, When Buying CBD Beauty Products
• Surprise! 9 Psoriasis Triggers You Weren’t Expecting
• CALIFORNIA WOMAN ALMOST LOSES PART OF LEG TO 'FLESH-EATING BACTERIA': 'IT FELT LIKE SOMEONE HAD POURED ACID ON MY FOOT'
• The Best Oil-Free Sunscreens for 2019
• Treating Nasty Cancer Side Effects - Ivanhoe Broadcast News, Inc.
• Comprehensive Hyperhidrosis Management: From Head to Toe
• What does activated charcoal do — and does it really work?
• Can an Online Dermatologist Actually Help You?
• 13 Reasons Your Butt Is So Red And Itchy Right Now
• Fungal diagnostic preparations may prevent misdiagnoses
• Be ready for patient questions on sunscreen safety, SPF choice

Articles From 2018

• THREE popular skin fads that are ruining your skin!
• 8 Ways Stress Makes You Sick
• How to Identify Styes, Milia, and Pimples
• Cannabinoids in dermatology
• How to Tell If Your Little Red Facial Bump is a Pimple or a Cold Sore
• Q&A: Current and future state of tumors and inflammatory skin diseases
• 13 Skin Allergy Myths Everyone Needs to Stop Believing
• Sunburn vs. Windburn: What's the Difference Between These Two Winter Skin Conditions?
• Resolve to Add Humor in 2018
• The Best Skin-Care Routine for Eczema, According to Top Dermatologists
• 5 Signs of Skin Cancer Other Than a New Mole

Articles From 2017

• Tips for taming atopic dermatitis and managing expectations
• HS treatment requires multipronged approach
• Nitric oxide drug candidate falters in study
• This Is Your Body on Stress
• Biting off more fat than you can chew
• Recognize, treat, and teach others to spot hidradenitis suppurativa
• 7 Myths About Retinol Creams, Debunked
• FDA approves corticosteroid-sparing topical option for eczema
• How to Cure Chapped Lips
• Ask the Investigator: The Diagnostic Role of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Gray hair and stress; segment starts at 2:50
• Chia Seed Oil: How This Ingredient Works Wonders on Your Skin
• This Is What Air Pollution Really Does to Your Body
• The Best Skin Care Routine for Rosacea, According to Dermatologists
• Beauty Not As Pain, But A Remedy For It
• Bacterial Tug of War May Cause Acne
• 9 Everyday Habits You Don't Realize Could Shorten Your Life
• You asked: Should I get a facial?
• Promise of Nitric Oxide for Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
• You Might Be Able to Make Your Warts Disappear With Duct Tape
• 9 Effective Ways to Remove Warts - And Prevent Them
• Pilot study finds a more diverse microbiome in preadolescents
• You asked: Can Stress Really Cause Acne?
• A-to-Z Guide of Home Remedies Proven to Work
• Why You Shouldn't Get a Tattoo on Your Eye
• Life Lessons: 5 Dermatologists Inspired by Mentors
• You Should Probably Be Getting an Annual Skin Cancer Exam
• The reasons why you lose your hair
• Contaminated floodwaters following hurricanes can bring life-threatening skin infection
• How to Set Aside Emotions for Sound Clinical Decision Making
• How Does Eczema Affect Your Overall Health?
• Tattoo Particles Can Migrate Throughout Your Body
• 8 Signs Stress is Making You Sick - And How to Get Healthier, Starting Today
• Should You Worry About the Chemicals in Your Deodorant?
• Molloscum Contagiosum: Symptoms, Treatments, and Facts
• What's the Role for Complementary Medicine in Derm?
• Cannibis in Dermatology: A Budding Breakthrough for Skincare?
• Changes in Skin Microbiome May Affect Rosacea
• The Microbiota matters: In acne, it's not us versus them
• 6 Expert Tips for Managing Hypothyroidism
• Why popped pimple led to staph infection
• The One Supplement a Cancer Expert Wants You to Take
• 8 Ingredients Everyone with Acne-Prone Skin Needs in Their Beauty Arsenal STAT
• Research reveals promising skin infection treatment
• Glitter iphone cases recalled due to burns
• When to apply sunscreen before swimming
• This is what chlorine really does to you
• The Couple That Lives Together Shares Skin Bacteria Together
• 7 Ways to Prevent Skin Cancer That Aren't Sunscreen or a Hat
• Dont forget your scalp
• Toner vs. Astringent: What's the Difference?
• 9 Terms You see on Sunscreen Bottled, Defined
• Diagnosing Skin Cancer With Google Images
• TWEAKing inflammation: Studies reflect potential treatment target for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis
• How to Speed Up Healing So You Can Get Rid of That Nasty Scab
• From sunscreens to protective clothing, be smart about tanning
• Night owls, rejoice: A late workout shouldn't hinder your sleep. It could even help.
• 3 Ways to Make Sure You're Cleaning Your Face Correctly
• How to Prevent Summer Breakouts Before They Happen
• Scientists Developing 'Natural' Sunscreen
• Debunking Acne Myths: Should Patients With Oily Skin Use a Moisturizer?
• 7 Gross Things That Happen When You Bite Your Nails
• How High of an SPF Do You Actually Need?
• Small but Mighty: Challenges and Opportunities of Nanodelivery
• 8 Surprising Facts Everyone Should Memorize About Skin Cancer
• Trying to Build a Better Sunscreen
• Different Strokes: Variability in the Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis between Specialties
• The One Drink That's Drying Out Your Skin, According To A Dermatologist
• Retinol Cream and Serum Tips Dermatologists Want You To Know
• 11 Beauty Geniuses Share Their Favorite Products
• 12 Acne Treatments That Really Work
• You've been treating your acne all wrong this entire time
• Patrolling Pemphigus: Identifying Biomarkers to Monitor for Disease Progression
• Mind Your Business: Exploring the Mind/Skin Connection
• The Best Antiperspirant

Articles From 2016

• Lawsuit claims St. Ives Apricot Scrub damages skin, is 'unfit' as a scrub
• Bald Guy Busted for Running Rogaine Theft Ring
• Derms likely to misdiagnose fungal infections on visual inspection
• Acne and Antiaging: Is There a Connection?
• Can we lower drug costs?
• Sunlight And Pollution: A Dangerous Combination For Our Skin