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01/02/2026

Women physicians are dying younger—not because we don’t know medicine, but because we carry. We are often expected to perform at the highest level without support systems that match that expectation. Building a long life that sustains excellence requires intention, permission, and practical delegation.

First Principle: You Don’t Need to Do It All
Shorter life spans in women physicians is driven less by hours worked and more by invisible labor: decision-making, emotional management, household logistics, and professional over-functioning. Relief comes from offloading tasks and decisions, not from trying to be more efficient at everything.

I. What to Outsource at Home (High-Impact)

1) Food & Nutrition
    •    Meal delivery kits or fully prepared meals
    •    Grocery delivery with saved lists
    •    Weekly meal planning service
    •    Private chef, eating out or getting take-out (even 1–2 days/week)
—Frees daily decision fatigue.

2) Home Maintenance
    •    House cleaner or Housekeeper (daily, biweekly or weekly)
    •    Laundry service or wash-and-fold pickup or assign to housekeeper
    •    Yard care / snow removal
    •    Handyman on retainer
—Reclaims entire weekends.

3) Family & Life Admin
    •    Nanny and/or household manager or executive assistant (even part-time. Also include in the duties school and camp forms, doctor’s appointments, etc)
    •    After-school transportation service (or assign to nanny/household person)
    •    Financial advisor
    •    Travel planner
Offloads logistics and contingency planning.

4) Mental Load Delegation
    •    Shared digital calendar with spouse/family
    •    Default decisions (same meals, same cleaners, same routines)
    •    Explicit division of labor (not “helping” and have him/her/them continue even if it’s not “perfect” - your life depends on it)
—Reduces constant background stress.

A Simple Rule of Thumb
If a task:
- Can be done by someone else
- Does not bring you joy
- Does not require your training
→ Outsource it
I WILL GIVE TIPS FOR OUTSOURCING AT WORK IN THE COMING WEEKS!

12/31/2025

If your New Years Resolution involves weight loss here is what you need to know about GLP‑1 medications and your skin. GLP‑1s are reshaping more than weight—they’re reshaping your skin too.
Dermatologists are seeing both anti‑inflammatory benefits and new cutaneous side effects in clinic.
How GLP‑1s may help skin:
• Calms systemic inflammation in some patients.
• Early improved psoriasis, some types of hair loss, and hidradenitis suppurativa, plus signals for better wound healing in select cases.

Skin side effects
• Rashes, itching, reactions where you make your injection, and acne flares.
• “Ozempic face”: facial fat loss, skin laxity, and a more hollow or tired look after rapid weight loss.
• Hair loss with long strands with white ball on the ends of the hair called Telogen Effluvium

Dermatologists can support you while you are on GLP‑1s:
• See your dermatologist early for volume loss, hair shedding, or new rashes. We can tweak meds, skincare, and aesthetics before changes feel drastic.

12/30/2025

The Traveling Dermatologist brings you the Top Stories of 2025!
1) Hidradenitis Suppurativa now has the breakthrough medication Bimekizumab, that showed sustained disease control over two years in moderate-to-severe HS with significant reductions in inflammatory nodules and tunnels. Look for approval of the medication Povocitinib, an Oral JAK-1 Inhibitor, currently in trials for HS.

2) Breakthrough Progress in Androgenetic Alopecia Therapy with Clascoterone 5% topical solution for male pattern hair loss. It showed promising efficacy in clinical trials.

3) The Future of Vitiligo Treatment looks bright with several emerging therapies. In addition to ruxolitinib cream, there is Upadacitinib, Ritlecitinib and Povocitinib.

4) Advances in Skin of Color Dermatology with Lebrikizumab showing efficacy in atopic dermatitis (eczema) and Guselkumab showing efficacy in psoriasis. The American Academy of Dermatology has launched a Clinical Image Collection of photographs of skin diseases in people of all skin tones.

12/28/2025

THE TRAVELING DERMATOLOGIST had a spectacular weekend staying at home and relishing in deep friendships which are the real luxury in life — not designer handbags or watches — but time together is the treasure that can’t be bought, only cherished.
Grateful for:
• Our laughter that reset the soul
• Conversations that are enlightening and stimulating
• The kind of friends who turn ordinary moments into everlasting memories.
Here’s to making space in busy schedules for the people who make time stand still.

12/27/2025

Healthy hair isn’t just what you add — it’s what you remove ✂️
Proper trims are one of the most underrated habits.
The science:
Split ends don’t stop on their own. Once the cuticle frays, damage can travel up the hair shaft, leading to thinning, breakage, and the illusion that hair “won’t grow.”
What proper trims actually do:
• Prevent split ends from spreading
• Maintain thickness at the ends
• Reduce breakage and tangling
• Help hair retain length over time
How often?
Every 8–12 weeks for most people.

12/26/2025

The Traveling Dermatologist breaks down the secrets to building a strong, healthy skin barrier—and keeping it that way..

Your skin barrier is your skin’s protective shield. It keeps moisture in, irritants out, and helps your skin function at its best. When it’s compromised, skin care products can’t perform the way they should.

Signs your barrier may be damaged:
• Persistent tightness
• Burning or stinging with products
• Flaking and breakouts at the same time

Common mistakes I see every day:
• Over-cleansing
• Layering too many actives
• Chasing trends instead of listening to your skin

What you should do:
- Stop all irritating or harsh products for several weeks and begin: - A gentle, repairing cleanser (think Cetaphil, Cerave, Aveno). - A barrier-supporting moisturizer (think Cerave, Eucerin, LaRoche-Posay) - Daily sunscreen—no exceptions

Healthy skin is calm skin. Repair the barrier first, and the glow will follow.

12/25/2025

Sending joy, happiness and good health from our family to yours.🎄

12/23/2025

The Traveling Dermatologist is Skinifying Her Hair!
If we treat our face with intention, why not our hair? Think moisture-first, scalp-to-strand care.
The 7-Step Skinified Hair Routine (Hydration Edition):
1) Pre-condition the hair and scalp the night before shampooing with a conditioner 2) Cleanse Gently – Use a Clarifying shampoo to cleanse the scalp and hair without stripping natural oils. Gentle massaging (not scratching) removes buildup and exfoliates the scalp of dead skin cells.
3) A Hydrating shampoo is key for moisture to actually pe*****te the hair cuticle.
4) Deep Condition – Think of this as your hair’s moisture mask—rich, penetrating, and restorative
5) Seal the Moisture – Layer using a sealing spray or lightweight oils to lock hydration in
6) Protect & Preserve – Heat protectants, low heat settings and low-manipulation styles, silk/satin at night to prevent moisture loss
7) Spray shine will leave the hair glossy

The bottom line: Hydrated hair is resilient hair and moisture is the foundation of length, shine, and strength.

12/22/2025

Whether The Traveling Dermatologist is wandering through the Muttrah Souk in Oman or stepping into a traditional pharmacy, I am always searching for and exploring the skincare offerings.

In the souk, everything feels elemental — raw ingredients like sulfur (used to calm eczema), sunflowers (for brightening masques), indigo (to promote healing, calm the skin and to dye the hair), and fragrant resins reflect centuries of beauty rituals passed down through generations. In the pharmacy, shelves highlight today’s innovations — products from France, Poland, Korea, Australia, and of course the United States — each blending science and skincare artistry.

It’s beautiful to see how every culture approaches skin health differently, yet all share the same goal: care, renewal, and connection through the power of the skin.
#
TravelingDermatologist

12/21/2025

The Traveling Dermatologists is always on the move with late-night flights, early morning lectures and endless inspiration. Where to next? Any Guesses?

12/20/2025

The Traveling Dermatologist is off duty in D.C. at the National Gallery of Art. It’s amazing how simply allowing ourselves to be moved by beauty can restore calm and balance — that’s the power of awe.

Finding awe today at the National Gallery of Art, surrounded by masterpieces that remind us how beauty can calm the mind and uplift the spirit.

Experiencing art isn’t just inspiring — it’s scientifically good for mental and physical well-being.

12/19/2025

2025 Penn Dermatology Suture Workshop for High School Students - Every one of these students carries a story, a dream, and a future that will change medicine. Mentorship is simply the bridge that helps them cross from potential to impact. Investing in and mentoring the next generation will always be the best part of the job. Grateful for the chance to walk beside these brilliant future leaders as they find their own path in medicine. Special thanks to my colleague Dr. Temitayo Ogunleye and our medical students Nicole Baker and Simona Alomary.

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