Suzanne Bujara

Contributing Writer https://www.dermatologyadvisor.com/wp

Suzanne Bujara is a medical writer with more than 20 years of experience. She writes for continuing medical education and public health programs. She has a BA in linguistics from Douglass College, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey and an MBA from Rutgers Business School. Before starting her freelance business in 2016, Suzanne wrote for Medscape Education, myCME, praxis.md, and Medical Economics magazine. To learn more about Suzanne, visit www.suzannebujara.com and www.linkedin.com/in/suzannebujara.

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Rosacea

Alternative Therapies for Rosacea: Seeking Safe Advice for Frustrated Patients

Suzanne Bujara

November 6, 2018

The most commonly cited nonprescription therapeutics include natural treatments, complementary and alternative medicine, and homeopathic treatments.

Aesthetic Medicine

Liposuction: Reducing Complications As Well As Fat

Suzanne Bujara

October 16, 2018

Clinicians can prevent most untoward events by proper patient selection and surgical technique and instructing patients about pre and post-procedure care.

General Dermatology

Pediatric Vitiligo: Look Beyond the Skin for Complete Treatment

Suzanne Bujara

September 7, 2018

What is commonly thought of as a superficial skin disease may have autoimmune etiology that deserves to be examined further.

Acne

Acne in Skin of Color: Cautions for Chemical Peels

Suzanne Bujara

August 17, 2018

Recent studies suggest that with some caveats, patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI can achieve satisfactory results without serious adverse effects.

Psoriasis

Addressing Cardiovascular Risks in Psoriasis: Guidance for Clinical Practice

Suzanne Bujara

August 13, 2018

Psoriasis is often comorbid with cardiovascular disorders and tends to have a dose-response relationship with its metabolic comorbidities.

Rosacea

The Psychosocial Impact of Rosacea: Should Dermatologists Be Concerned?

Suzanne Bujara

May 22, 2018

The erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular forms of rosacea can lead to psychological distress.

Acne

Seeing the Light: Dermatologists Weigh In on Light Therapy for Acne

Suzanne Bujara

May 21, 2018

With minimal adverse effects, light therapy has become an alternative treatment in women of childbearing age who cannot use systemic retinoids due to teratogenic effects.

General Dermatology

Metabolic Syndrome and Skin Disorders: Association Is More Than Skin Deep

Suzanne Bujara

April 20, 2018

Knowing that certain characteristics increase the risk for dermatology patients who may have metabolic syndrome will enable clinicians to identify patients who may have specific cardiovascular risks.

A stressed woman examining her skin in the mirror

Acne

The Role of Psychological Stress in Acne: Insights for Improved Outcomes

Suzanne Bujara

April 17, 2018

While researchers have not pinpointed the exact mechanism of how stress affects the skin, one theory posits that it acts as a signal exchange with the endocrine, nervous, and immune systems.

Infectious Diseases

When to Suspect GBS Cellulitis and Necrotizing Fasciitis in Infants

Suzanne Bujara

April 9, 2018

GBS infections in infants, cellulitis and necrotizing fasciitis, although uncommon in infants, requires swift treatment with antibiotics and occasionally surgical debridement.