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Sarah Kenis, DCNP

Achievements

  • Dermatology NP Board Certification through DNPCB
  • Involved in clinical trials and research on vascular and inflammatory skin conditions
  • Advanced training in pediatric and adult medical dermatology

Sarah Kenis, DCNP

Board Certified Dermatology Nurse Practitioner

Rush University

Sarah is a board‑certified Dermatology Nurse Practitioner (DCNP) who earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University with advanced training in both pediatric and adult medical dermatology. Sarah was born with a complex venous and lymphatic malformation, which connected her to dermatology from an early age and shaped the way she cares for patients today. She has been involved in clinical trials and research studies related to vascular and inflammatory skin conditions and brings that experience into her everyday practice. At Honeydew, Sarah focuses on practical, approachable dermatology. She is passionate about helping people understand their skin and feel comfortable in it.

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Does Adderall Cause Acne? How ADHD Medications are Linked to Breakouts

September 27, 2026
Sarah Kenis, DCNP

If you started taking Adderall or another ADHD medication and noticed your skin getting worse, you are not alone. While acne is not listed as a primary side effect, stimulant medications can trigger breakouts through several indirect pathways. Here is what dermatologists know about the connection and what you can do about it.

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A young woman with dark hair in a loose bun and mild acne on her cheeks looks calmly at the camera in a sunlit, cream-colored bathroom with skincare bottles on the counter behind her.

Is 40 mg of Accutane a High Dose? Usually Not, But It Depends on Your Weight

October 14, 2026
Sarah Kenis, DCNP

Is 40 mg Accutane considered to be a high dose? Usually not. See 40 mg as mg/kg/day for 7 body weights, how long a course takes, and why daily dose matters less.

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A young man with short dark hair studies a pimple on his cheek in a bathroom mirror, two fingers resting near the spot, in a bright, softly lit white bathroom.

Don’t Pop That Pimple: 8 Reasons Dermatologists Urge You to Resist Popping Pimples

October 21, 2026
Sarah Kenis, DCNP

Is it bad to pop pimples? Yes, it is. Don’t do it if you can help it. If not, here’s 8 convincing reasons dermatologists say to keep your fingers off your pimples, acne, and zits. Spoiler: It can cause permanent scarring.

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