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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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Expect increased demand for experienced dermatologic care of Asian skin

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Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 31, 2023

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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 29, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 27, 2023

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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 23, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 23, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 22, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 19, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 19, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 17, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 16, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 15, 2023

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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 10, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 7, 2023

“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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 3, 2023

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

Author:
Doug Brunk
Publish date: March 1, 2023

“You want to perform the scalp and hair exam with cultural humility,” Dr. Candrice R. Health said.

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