Patient Buzz: Cocktailing Injectables | The Expert Weighs In
cocktailing injectablesElle recently posted an article entitled, “Your Dermatologist Has a ‘Secret Menu’”, which highlighted the popularity of cocktailing injectables. What are some common ways dermatologists cocktail injectables? What are the potential drawbacks? What should dermatology clinicians know before cocktailing injectables? For an expert’s take, I reached out to Jacqueline Watchmaker MD, a derma …
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Friday Pop Quiz 10/11/2024
The picture shown is most characteristic of what type of epidermolysis bullosa? A. Junctional epidermolysis bullosa- Non Herlitz type B. Junctional epidermolysis bullosa- Herlitz type C. Dowling-Meara form of epidermolysis bullosa simplex D. Dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa E. Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa To find out the correct answer and read the explan …
Genetic Disorders of Pigmentation
Genetic Disorders of PigmentationGenetic disorders of pigmentation can affect more than just the skin, hair and nails, according to Dr. Nada Elbuluk, founder and director of the USC Skin of Color Center and Pigmentary Disorders Clinic. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Elbuluk outlines three categories of genetic disorders of pigmentation and why an early an …
Genetic Disorders of Pigmentation
Patient Buzz: Exosomes In Skin Care | Dr. Zoe Draelos Weighs In
exosomesFirst for Women recently posted an article about exosomes in skin care. Serums, creams and other products containing exosomes are now available to consumers. What are exosomes, and what are their benefits when used in skincare products? How many exosomes aid in procedural treatments? For an expert’s take, I reached out to Zoe D. Draelos, MD, president of Dermatology Consulting Services in Hi …
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Chemical Peels, PRP, and Microneedling Best Practices
microneedlingAt the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium in Chicago, Dr. Pearl Grimes, a leading international authority on vitiligo and pigmentation disorders, delivered an insightful lecture on the best practice for using chemical peels, microneedling and PRP  in dermatology. Dr. Grimes' presentation delved into the nuances of various peeling agents, their indications, and key considerations for the …
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