Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, is a clinical faculty member of dermatology at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina, president of Dermatology Consulting Services, PLLC, and Dermatology Times’ editor in chief emeritus (2023).
Keratin Hair Treatments and Formaldehyde Exposure
Keratin hair treatments straighten, smooth, and add shine—though formaldehyde risks raise safety concerns for dermatologists and salon professionals.
Choosing the Correct Skin Care for Rosacea with skinbetter science and Zoe Diana Draelos, MD
For Rosacea Awareness Month, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, spoke to Dermatology Times about skinbetter’s Mystro Active Balance Serum and its NRS Seal of Acceptance.
Do CBD Products Belong in Therapeutic Dermatology?
CBD skin care is booming, but are patients getting real benefits? Learn about CBD legality, safety, and potential dermatologic effects.
Zoe Diana Draelos, MD: Gearing Up for AAD
Ahead of the annual meeting, Dermatology Times spoke with Draelos about why she looks forward to the meeting each year.
New Concepts in Antiaging Dermatology
New antiaging dermatology concepts target cellular senescence to slow aging and improve skin health with senotherapeutics.
TikTok Hair Trends Explained
Explore TikTok hair trends like Jell-O coloring, balayage, ombré, and digital perms, explained by expert Zoe Diana Draelos, MD.
Improving Skin Radiance and Luminosity
In this month’s Cosmetic Conundrums column, learn how radiant, luminous skin can be achieved with cosmeceuticals.
What the Future Holds for Cleanser Innovations
Cleanser Cadence and Harshness: Expert Perspectives for Skin Health
The Importance of Cleansers in a Balanced Skin Care Routine
New Hydroquinone Pigmentation Alternatives
Plant-based compounds are being explored for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits in skin care.
Innovative Advances in Skin Cleansing with Zoe Diana Draelos, MD
A study of the new cleanser included diverse participants, ensuring it is suitable for various skin types and sensitivities.
Eyelashes: Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, explore 4 eyelash growth scenarios.
Answering Your Questions About Cosmeceutical Peptides
Peptides are increasingly used in cosmeceuticals for their ability to enhance cellular communication and functionality in antiaging formulations.
Hair-Raising Challenges
Zoe Draelos, MD, presents vignettes based on common hair problems that patients face, with possible dermatologic solutions.
The Diversity of Skin Characteristics
Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, examines common questions and controversies regarding physiologic differences in skin between White, African American, and Hispanic individuals.
Facial Redness Reduction Cosmetics
In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, examines the most popular active ingredients in redness-reducing formulations.
Don’t Bat an Eye at These Eyelash Insights for Dermatology Clinicians
In this month’s Cosmetic Conundrums column, explore what dermatology clinicians need to know about false eyelashes to help prevent infections or contact dermatitis.
Neurocosmetics: Sensates and Smells on the Skin
Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, provides answers to the top 5 questions about neurocosmetics patients may have.
Exciting Exosomes in Aesthetic Dermatology
In her March edition of Cosmetic Conundrums, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, explores the role of exosomes in aesthetic dermatology, changes in the skin, and more.
Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, Offers Perspectives on Benzene and Benzoyl Peroxide
With 30 years of clinical dermatology research under her belt, Draelos responds to recent benzene and BPO news in this Q&A.
Answers to Top 3 Skin Performance Testing Questions
In this month’s Cosmetic Conundrums column, explore skin barrier assessments, skin moisturization tests, and how to measure skin firmness.
National Rosacea Society Launches Seal of Acceptance Program
Alongside expert dermatologists, the NRS recently developed a Seal of Acceptance for skin care and cosmetic products clinically tested and evaluated for patients with rosacea.
Social Media Dermatology Trends
In this month’s Cosmetic Conundrums article, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, reviews 5 popular social media dermatology trends for dermatology clinicians to be aware of.
Skin Care Terms to Keep on Your Radar
Staying on top of products and ingredients patients are asking about is critical, especially this holiday season as they are considering gifts for loved ones.
Holiday Merriment and Sharing the Microbiome
The holidays are a wonderful time to catch up with family members on where the journey of life has taken us during the past year, but they are also a time to share microbiome organisms with others who are genetically similar to us.
Understanding Topical Growth Factors and Skin Rejuvenation
The newest source of growth factors is from donor tissue.
The Amazingly Wide, Ever-Expanding Reach of Dermatology
Dermatology encompasses cosmetics, unregulated products, OTC drugs, OTC devices, prescription devices, and prescription drugs, whether oral, injectable, or topical.
Dermatologists on Fire: Stasis vs Change
This World Mental Health Day, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, discusses the importance of prioritizing physician well-being in order to prevent burnout, or as Draelos instead refers to it, "stasis."
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Consulting Patients on Preventing Hair Breakage
Dermatology Times Editor in Chief Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, delves into the topic of hair health, including pearls and best practices for preventing hair breakage in patients.