Food for Thought

Serum Ferritin Levels: A Clinical Guide in Patients With Hair Loss

In this article, we review the structure and function of ferritin, and we provide a guide for clinical use.

The skin may present the first visible signs of an otherwise occult eating disorder (ED) diagnosis, offering the dermatologist a special...

We review the effects of frequently encountered antioxidants and vitamins suggested for the chemoprevention of melanoma and nonmelanoma skin...

Author:: Kristen L. Chen, MD; Nicholas P. Gannon, MD; Josef N. Tofte, MD; Bridget E. Shields; MD

This review details the risks for osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures in the setting of topical, intralesional, intramuscular, and systemic...

Patients are frequently interested in the role that diet plays in acne, and dermatologists should be aware of the current evidence to answer these...

Author:: Traci D. Pawlitschek, MD; Lisa M. Arkin, MD; Bridget E. Shields, MD

We examine the existing literature surrounding maternal diet on the development of atopic dermatitis in infancy and childhood.

This article reviews the existing literature on macronutrient and micronutrient supplementation to clarify the potentially complementary role for...

A review of the current literature regarding complementary alternative medicine for the treatment of 3 common conditions—atopic dermatitis (AD),...

Author:: Steven A. Svoboda, BS; Michael Christopher, MD; Bridget E. Shields, MD

The role of diet in acne has been well studied, but rigorous studies on dietary interventions for other common skin conditions are lacking....

Dermatologists should be aware of common cutaneous conditions associated with chronic hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia, such as acanthosis...