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👩‍⚕️Dr. Abby: Dermatologist
Mass General Brigham Dermatology
Harvard Associate Professor
Skincare & Dermatology
👩‍🎓Yale MD
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Yes, formaldehyde is a carcinogen and yet it is contained in many straightening and conditioning hair treatment such as Brazilian blow dries. Even at home keratin treatments containing methylene glycol are risky as this chemical turns into formaldehyde.

Here are the studies with references:

- this study cancer PMID: 36245087 links it to double the risk of uterine cancer

- Thyroid and reproductive cancers:  PMID: 41022397
PMC12487841

- Ovarian cancer risk  PMID: 34173819
PMCID: PMC8561257

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ITSCC Academic Mentorship Program (IAMP) Mentor and Mentee Applications are now open!

Connect. Learn. Grow. This two-year program pairs ITSCC members early in their academic careers with established senior members to build relationships and support career development.

📅 Program dates: March 2027–March 2029
Program highlights include:
• Monthly or bimonthly mentorship check-ins
• Five virtual meetings each year
• In-person participation at the ITSCC Annual Meeting (held annually before the AAD meeting) and Biennial Symposium (Fall 2028)
• Mentor support to publish manuscripts and present at national meetings
• Stipend support for an in-person experience at mentors’ institutions

Eligibility:
• Mentees: Active ITSCC members who are junior faculty or will complete all training by July 2027
• Mentors: Experienced ITSCC members currently at the level of Associate Professor or Professor or have held similar, prior institutional appointments.

Deadline: December 15: https://www.itscc.org/about-itscc/news-and-events/academic-mentorship-program

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☀️🧴After a long-awaited @fda decision, manufacturers can begin using a new sunscreen ingredient, bemotrizinol, in U.S. sunscreen formulations.

In a recent Healio interview, Abigail Waldman, MD, FAAD, (@abby.waldmanmd) a dermatologist at @brighamandwomens, answered common consumer questions about the new sunscreen filter that will soon be hitting store shelves.

Read the full article via the link in our bio!

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What actually works for scars after surgery?

One of the best-supported treatments is also one of the simplest: silicone.

Once the incision is fully healed, silicone gel or silicone sheets can help scars mature flatter, softer and less red over time.

Other things matter too — protecting the scar from the sun, minimizing tension on the incision, and simply giving it time. For scars that become thick, raised or persistently red, treatments such as steroid injections or laser may also have a role.

There’s no way to make a scar disappear completely, but good scar care can make a meaningful difference.

Always follow your surgeon’s instructions about when to start scar treatment.

#PlasticSurgery #ScarCare #ScarTreatment #SiliconeGel #SiliconeSheets PlasticSurgeryRecovery SurgicalScars PatientEducation

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When it comes to skin treatments, more isn’t always better.
In Episode 10 of Plastic Surgery Consults, Dr. Abby discusses the role of lasers and other skin treatments — where they can be beneficial, and why it’s important not to over-treat the skin.
The goal isn’t to chase every new device or procedure. It’s to choose the right treatment, for the right patient, at the right time.
🎧 Episode 10: A Primer on Skin Care with Dr. Abby
#PlasticSurgeryConsults #Skincare #LaserTreatment #SkinCare101 #HealthySkin PlasticSurgery Dermatology

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Skin care doesn’t have to be complicated.
In Episode 10 of Plastic Surgery Consults, we sit down with Dr. Abby for a practical primer on skin care — what actually matters, where to start, and how to build a routine without getting lost in the endless products and trends.
From the basics to the ingredients worth knowing, this is a great starting point for anyone looking to take better care of their skin.
🎧 Plastic Surgery Consults — Episode 10
Skin Care 101 with Dr. Abby
#PlasticSurgeryConsults #Skincare #SkinCare101 #HealthySkin #Dermatology PlasticSurgery

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We are so grateful to @abby.waldmanmd of @brighamandwomens for joining us and the @bingethinking.co team at @aeronautbrewing on August 12th.

Dr. Waldman packed the house for a lecture on #SkinCancer prevention and fielded so many great participant questions on sunscreen, UV radiation...and freckles! ☀️

Thank you to Rory Madigan and his colleagues for co-hosting Dr. Waldman with us. We look forward to more @harvardchancancer and @bingethinking.co collaborations this fall! Dr. Abigail Waldman of Brigham and Women's Hospital lecturing on skin cancer prevention at Aeronaut Brewing Company in Somerville MA on August 12, 2026.

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Sun's out, myths are out, and Dr. Abigail Waldman (Harvard Medical School) is here to torch every skincare rumor you've ever half-believed. 🔥

SOLD OUT! Hop on the waitlist so you're first in line if a seat opens up! Link in bio

This week's lineup brings us Dr. Waldman breaking down the real deal on sun protection, skin cancer myths, and probably a few "wait, I've been doing THAT wrong?" moments courtesy of a bona fide expert straight from Harvard Med.

Welcome to Binge Thinking. Your anti AI-slop, anti doomscrolling excuse to actually leave the house. 🧠🍻

📬 Join The Anti Brainrot Channel for early ticket alerts, polls & sneak peeks!

#thingstodoinBoston #lecture #drinks #nightout #sidequest

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Asking the dermatologists who explained this so well @dermatologist_adel @dermatologysurgeon @abby.waldmanmd

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How should you treat that sunburn?

Here are the top tips from @abby.waldmanmd

#sunburn #skincare #dermatologist

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Asking patients about their at-home treatment routines may help in cases of difficult-to-treat chronic itch.🏠

In an exclusive Healio interview, Abigail H. Waldman, MD, FAAD, (@abby.waldmanmd) of @brighamandwomens, shared her approach.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about overcoming challenges in the treatment of chronic itch.

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