Zoe Diana Draelos, MD

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dermatology Times® Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, explores the world of eyebrows, including microblading, grooming, and shape.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dermatology Times® Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, discusses allergies from skin care products and how to prevent adverse reactions.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Chief Medical Editor of Dermatology Times®, Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, answers a few common questions on how to treat eye issues.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dermatology Times Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, discusses how to solve common challenges associated with pierced earrings.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dermatology Times Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, details the difference between cosmetic moisturizers and pharmaceutical vehicles.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dermatology Times Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, shares her tips for using cosmetics under face masks.

Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, discusses the challenges COVID-19 induces on the skin including chapped lips, maskne and dry hands from excessive hand washing.

The use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has grown in popularity over the past few years. Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, explains the anti-aging benefits of PRP and how it is impacting dermatology.

Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., outlines some challenges encountered while cleansing the skin, and answers questions about hand washing hygiene and microbiome cleansing products.

Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., shares why retinoids can be found in many anti-aging formulations and how to reduce irritation from this potent antioxidant.

Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., explains the role of preservatives in skincare products and the general safety and efficacy of products when it comes to protecting the skin against environmental factors.

Special skin mineral supplementation is not necessary as long as patients make educated dietary choices.

Dermatologists are some of the brightest and most entrepreneurial of all physicians. We can set up our own private equity firm and maintain control of our specialty. I believe it is possible. What do you think?

Zoe Draelos, M.D., answers questions about recommendations for patients who want smaller-appearing pores, how to help patients achieve smoother, softer skin, and the challenges of dealing with oily skin.

There seems to be an app for everything: losing weight, measuring hair loss, and facial appearance. The apps appear to be highly sophisticated and are very popular with consumers, but how do they work?

Dermatologists should engage in collaborative efforts to guide pharmaceutical companies as they develop drugs needed for the continued excellence of the specialty.

Dr. Draelos answers questions regarding different types of moisturizers, including stem cell and biologic-containing products in this Cosmetic Conundrums article.

How do you advise patients to select good skincare on a budget? Dr. Draelos covers this and more in this month's Cosmetic Conundrums.

What options are available for patients who can’t wear traditional sunscreens? Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., recommends some alternatives your patients can use to stay protected from the sun in this month’s Cosmetic Conundrums.

Dermatology has more over-the-counter (OTC) drug formulations than many areas of medicine, most of which are covered under drug monographs. Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., discusses the drug monographs used in dermatology in this article.

What is the medical value of disposable paper face masks? Is there an effective cosmetic treatment for black dot follicles? Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos answers these questions and more in this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column. 

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums, Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D., addresses treatments for nail ridges, the safety of gel nails and minimizing the pain of onycholysis. 

What is micellar water? And what is the best way to increase skin water content and moisturization? Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos answers these questions and more in this month's Cosmetic Conundrums.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums, Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos answers questions on hair care, including treatments for dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and oily hair. 

Do dermatologists possess the knowledge base to effectively use over-the-counter products? Zoe Diana Draelos, M.D. tackles this question and more in this article.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums, Dr. Draelos explains cleanser mildness, the chemical characteristics of mild cleansers and how these cleansers are tested. 

Are cosmetics really tested for efficacy? If so, how are they tested? Dr. Zoe Diana Draelos answers these questions in this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column.

Some believe that all skincare products should be approved by the FDA, but is the regulation of cosmetics really necessary?

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dr. Draelos addresses cosmeceutical peptides and the differences between carrier peptides, signal peptides and neurotransmitter peptides.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dr. Draelos addresses “tight skin,” the use of menthol in skin care products and over-the-counter itch relieving products.