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f you wear earbuds for hours at a time, your ears could be taking in more than your favorite tunes. Dermatologists say constant earbud use creates the perfect environment for irritation and even a germ party in your ears.
“Wearing them for hours creates occlusion that can trap sweat, dead…
Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, discusses essential communication strategies for oncologists to address patient fears about dermatologic adverse effects.
Despite an expanded array of systemic therapies for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, little data exist to help guide treatment selection for a heterogenous patient population.
In this ReCAP, Dr Adam Friedman of The George Washington University discusses the benefits of considering…
Washington, D.C. (October 14, 2025) — A new study led by researchers at the George Washington University and published through the DC Cohort, one of the largest HIV longitudinal studies in the United States, finds that nearly half of people living with HIV experience skin conditions—even in the…
WASHINGTON (Oct. 7, 2025) — The George Washington University (GW) School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in partnership with Pfizer External Research and Grants, has announced two new opportunities to advance access to dermatologic care in underserved communities:
Dr. Pooja Sodha, Associate Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University joined Fox 5 DC today to talk about psoriasis in women - a condition that affects more than 8 million Americans each year and share how it can be managed.
Sharing isn't always caring. Doctors reveal the personal care items that can harbor disease-causing germs and why you should keep them to yourself.
Mother Nature has given the D.C. region somewhat of a break from the heat this week. But all the hot days have led to an uptick in some heat-related skin conditions.
The most common of which is known as miliaria, according to Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at The George…
While some sunscreens may look more appealing than others, the jury is now out on whether certain types do what they say on the bottle.
Wear Sunscreen Daily: Photoprotection is an everyday activity. UVB burns and UVA accelerates skin aging and hyperpigmentation year-round…both can cause skin cancer.