Dermatology on the Front Page? Who Would Have Thought?

I was hoping not to comment at all on this issue, but it's not very often that dermatology makes the front page of every tabloid in the country. Well, not really dermatology -- a dermatologist, Dr. Arnold Klein.

Yes, Dr. Klein is the dermatologist for none other than Michael Jackson. A professor of dermatology and medicine at UCLA Medical School, he is also a favorite of stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, who frequent his Beverly Hills clinic. Rumors have been circulating that he has provided unnecessary prescription drugs such as Oxycontin and Diprivan (propofol) to Jackson. Oh, then there's also the rumor that he's the biological father of Jackson's children. Titillating? To some. Significant in the larger scheme of things? No.

Perhaps Dr. Klein can use his 15 minutes of fame constructively by advocating for yearly skin exams or wearing sunscreen. I'm not holding my breath!