Out of Patients
with Matthew Zachary
Welcome to 2026: The Year of the Patient where the sick shall inherit the ballot.
When Patients Stop Trusting Dermatology
Millions of eczema patients increasingly distrust the treatments medicine tells them to rely on. Matthew Zachary examines topical steroid withdrawal, chronic inflammation, patient distrust, and the healthcare incentives driving one of medicine’s fastest growing credibility crises
Yes, I Partnered With a Skincare Company. Here Is Why.
After 30 years of cancer survivorship, Matthew Zachary explains why he partnered with Codex Labs. This post explores radiation side effects, steroid driven treatment cycles, skincare regulation gaps, and why barrier focused science matters for compromised skin.
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Join the recurring Out of Patients dispatch from Matthew Zachary covering the latest American healthcare shenanigans. Essays, podcast episodes, media appearances, book updates, and live events delivered with a sardonic Gen X perspective from a patient who simply refuses to shut up.
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