Skin is in — now more than ever.
Over the last five years, applications for dermatology medical residencies have soared 50%, according to a Wall Street Journal report, in part thanks to the prevalence of “dermfluencers” online who boast millions of followers.
“People are much more aware about our field now,” NYC dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss told the Journal, pointing to the increased popularity of skincare on social media and the amount of time spent in virtual Zoom calls as reasons for the derm boom. Click here to know more.