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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Expect increased demand for experienced dermatologic care of Asian skin
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- Doug Brunk
The Asian population in the United States is expected to reach 41 million by 2050.
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Limited treatment options exist for brittle nail syndrome
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- Doug Brunk
“It’s our duty to warn our patients about the evidence for biotin for treating brittle nails, and about this interference on laboratory tests,” Dr...
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Topical delgocitinib shows promise for chronic hand eczema, pivotal trial shows
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- Doug Brunk
Delgocitinib is an investigational topical pan-JAK inhibitor that inhibits activation of the JAK-STAT pathway.
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Pilot study evaluates sensitive skin burden in persons of color
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- Doug Brunk
“We were particularly surprised by the high rates of reactivity to skin care products designed for and marketed to those suffering with sensitive...
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Expert shares her tips for diagnosing, treating onychomycosis
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- Doug Brunk
“We need to be antifungal stewards, because resistant dermatophytes are coming,” Dr. Boni E. Elewski said.
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Phase 3 prurigo nodularis trial shows positive results for nemolizumab
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- Doug Brunk
“The use of topical steroids was not allowed in this trial,” Dr. Shawn G. Kwatra said.
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Novel single-use patch shows promise for primary axillary hyperhidrosis
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- Doug Brunk
“This is a new kind of device that is going to be a nice tool to have.”
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CSU in children: Study identifies biomarkers associated with responses to different treatments
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- Doug Brunk
“Our study furthers our current understanding of the role of different biomarkers in treatment response.”
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Study finds quality of topical steroid withdrawal videos on YouTube subpar
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- Doug Brunk
“We were disheartened that patient testimonial videos had the poorest quality and reliability of the information sources,” Erika McCormick said....
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Spironolactone: an ‘inexpensive, effective’ option for acne in women
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- Doug Brunk
“Spironolactone is fairly accessible, inexpensive, and effective for our patients,” Dr. Julie C. Harper said.
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Spinosad: New kid on the block for treating scabies
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- Doug Brunk
The formulation “drives the active compound to the stratum corneum, where mites live and breed,” Dr. Anthony J. Mancini said.
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Racial morphing: A conundrum in cosmetic dermatology
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- Doug Brunk
“I have patients coming in who want to look like the social media photos they’ve curated, maybe larger lips or more definition in their jawline,”...
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Be vigilant about suspected cases of measles, expert advises
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- Doug Brunk
“This is a re-emerging viral infection that dermatologists must recognize,” Dr. Adelaide A. Hebert said.
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Skin reactions from melanoma targeted and immune therapies range from pruritus to SJS
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- Doug Brunk
Appearance of vitiligo is regarded as a good prognostic factor in the treatment of melanoma with various checkpoint inhibitors alone or in...
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Expert dispels myths about hair care in patients with skin of color
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- Doug Brunk
“You want to perform the scalp and hair exam with cultural humility,” Dr. Candrice R. Health said.