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Doug Brunk

Doug Brunk is a San Diego-based award-winning reporter who began covering health care in 1991. Before joining the company, he wrote for the health sciences division of Columbia University and was an associate editor at Contemporary Long Term Care magazine when it won a Jesse H. Neal Award. His work has been syndicated by the Los Angeles Times and he is the author of two books related to the University of Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball program. Doug has a master’s degree in magazine journalism from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University. Follow him on Twitter @dougbrunk.

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Men underrepresented in clinical trials of laser hair removal, review finds

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: May 15, 2023

“Clinicians should emphasize inclusivity in future laser hair removal clinical trials and include outcomes by sex,” one of the investigators said...

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Picosecond laser applications continue to expand

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: May 11, 2023

“In 2023, we’re better than we’ve ever been in terms of our ability to safely and effectively improve melasma,” Dr. Paul M. Friedman said.

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Two phase 3 trials show benefits of dupilumab for prurigo nodularis

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: May 11, 2023

The results “support the involvement of type 2 cytokines in driving PN disease pathogenesis and the targeting of the IL-4/IL-13 axis as a novel...

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1,726-nm lasers poised to revolutionize acne treatment, expert predicts

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: May 9, 2023

“Further study of both scarring and acne are needed to fully categorize the benefit and to optimize treatments,” Dr. Jeffrey Dover said.

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Controlled hyperthermia: Novel treatment of BCCs without surgery continues to be refined

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: May 5, 2023

A novel, noninvasive technique of controlled hyperthermia and mapping protocol designed to help clinicians with margin assessment and treatment of...

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Best practices document outlines genitourinary applications of lasers and energy-based devices

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: May 3, 2023

One research firm estimated that the global women’s health and wellness market is valued at more than $31 billion globally.

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Could combining topical antioxidants with a nonablative laser prevent acne scars?

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: April 27, 2023

“If we can prevent or treat PIH, we may be able to prevent scarring,” Dr. Jill S. Waibel said.

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Branding tattoo removal helps sex trafficking survivor close door on painful past

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: April 27, 2023

One "stain" from her sex trafficking past remained: The name of her trafficker was tattooed on her skin.

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Small study finds IPL-radiofrequency combination effective for dry eye disease

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: April 26, 2023

In the study of 11 patients, meibomian gland expression and meibum quality improved in all eyelids after treatment.

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What are the main reasons patients sue dermatologists?

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: April 24, 2023

Of the cases studied, 56% were dismissed prior to trial, while 44% resulted in a judgment for the plaintiff.

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Ten-year analysis finds relatively low complication rate from fractional resurfacing lasers

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: April 21, 2023

“Today, ablative and nonablative fractional resurfacing lasers are used for a broad range of indications,” Dr. David A. Hashemi said.

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Study compares noninvasive treatments of cutaneous neurofibromas

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: April 15, 2023

The epidermis overlying cNF is normal, “so there is no reason to use nonselective or surgical methods and destroy a perfectly good epidermis when...

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What happens to melanocytic nevi during laser hair removal?

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: April 14, 2023

“It’s important to keep an eye out for changes and always be evaluating,” Dr. Ahuva Cices said.

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The earlier baricitinib for severe alopecia areata is started, the better

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: April 11, 2023

“If I can keep someone on 4 mg that’s great, but it looks like you can go to a lower dose and do a pretty good job,” Dr. Raj Chovatiya said.

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What are the clinical implications of recent skin dysbiosis discoveries?

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: April 6, 2023

Activities that can contribute to alterations in skin flora or skin dysbiosis include topical application of steroids, antibiotics, retinoids,...

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