Using Cosmeceuticals for Pigmentary Disorders | Expert Insights from Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd
CosmeceuticalsThe many alternatives to hydroquinone make this an exciting time for using cosmeceuticals to treat pigmentary disorders, according to Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, director of the Skin of Color Division at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Diso …
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Patient Buzz Series: Salmon Sperm Facials
salmon sperm facialsBeauty influencers are now recommending an unusual treatment for skin rejuvenation: salmon sperm facials. As noted in Newsweek, the treatment involves injecting polynucleotides, which are stretchy molecules taken from fish DNA. The injectable gel binds with water molecules, which firm and hydrate the skin, according to Dr. Gizem Seymenoglu, a facial aesthetics doctor in the U.K. The treatment repo …
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Friday Pop Quiz 11/1/2024
An 8-month-old boy is brought in by his mother for concerns of a rash that comes and goes for the last few months, primarily on his face and belly. His older brother suffers from asthma and often has a similar rash on the inside of his elbow and behind his knees. Lead-in Question: The gene most commonly mutated in the photograph is also mutated in which of the following? A. Palmoplantar ker …
Case Series of Acral and Mucosal Melanoma in a Diverse Patient Population
acral melanomaINTRODUCTION Melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancers but is responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths.1 Acral and mucosal melanoma (AMM) accounts for only 4% of all new melanomas but is associated with poorer prognosis.2 Patients of color are disproportionately affected by AMM. Elucidating the clinical, genetic, and environmental features of AMM can guide advancements in the …
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Addressing Skin Cancer Disparities: Unique Challenges and Solutions for Patients with Skin of Color
skin cancerDr. Valerie M. Harvey’s insightful presentation at the 2024 Skin of Color Update focused on the unique clinical and pathological features of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), and melanoma in patients with skin of color. As the founder and clinical director of the Hampton Roads Center for Dermatology and a past president of the Skin of Color Society, Dr. Harvey brought he …
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