The Actinic Keratosis Treatment Toolbox: Prescription, Procedural, and Preventative Strategies
Following up on insights shared at the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Research, offered a comprehensive overview of actinic keratosis (AK) management. Dr. Bhatia emphasized actionable approaches to balancing prescription topicals and procedural techniques in everyday practice.
The incidence for non-melanoma skin …
Following up on insights shared at the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Research, offered a comprehensive overview of actinic keratosis (AK) management. Dr. Bhatia emphasized actionable approaches to balancing prescription topicals and procedural techniques in everyday practice.
The incidence for non-melanoma skin …
Healing by secondary intention is a common technique in dermatologic surgery, especially in patients with large, round wounds. Yet the technique has its drawbacks, including increased bleeding risk early on in the healing process as well as a risk of poor cosmetic outcomes. A novel technique – the “Luis V” peripheral mesh closure – serves an alternative, improving healing and resulting in …
Atopic dermatitis (AD) patients have a myriad of treatment options available to them in 2026. Yet not all patients experience clear or almost clear skin. This disconnect can lead patients to doubt the adequacy of their care. Articles by Everyday Health empower patients who feel stuck or overlooked in their AD treatment. In an article on signs it’s time for a second opinion, dermatologists outlin …
A 29-year-old woman with Fitzpatrick skin type III presents with a history of recurrent erythematous plaques on her forearms after brief sun exposure, especially during the spring and early summer. She reports no systemic symptoms and no photosensitizing medications. Biopsy confirms findings consistent with polymorphous light eruption (PMLE). She wants a sunscreen that will minimize her flares …
Boca Raton, Fla., dermatologist Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD, says a layered cake is the perfect analogy for understanding facial structure and the need for combination therapy in rejuvenation. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Siperstein outlines each layer of the face, from bone to skin, and which therapies work best for each layer. Ener …