Vitiligo: Practical Management Backed by Evolving Science
In an insightful session at the ODAC Dermatology Conference, leading vitiligo expert Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi—clinical associate professor of dermatology at Wayne State University and senior staff dermatologist at Henry Ford Hospital—shared key strategies for tackling this complex condition. Here is a practical summary of his top clinical pearls, from disease stabilization to emerging systemic trea …
In an insightful session at the ODAC Dermatology Conference, leading vitiligo expert Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi—clinical associate professor of dermatology at Wayne State University and senior staff dermatologist at Henry Ford Hospital—shared key strategies for tackling this complex condition. Here is a practical summary of his top clinical pearls, from disease stabilization to emerging systemic trea … Continue reading "Vitiligo: Practical Management Backed by Evolving Science"
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a distressing condition, with intense itch and pain, disrupted sleep, and multifaceted therapeutic protocols. For patients with skin of color, achieving clear or almost clear skin can feel like an especially challenging goal. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) can mask as active AD, compounding the psychosocial impact of the condition and complicating treatment. A … 
Which of the following is TRUE regarding this condition?
A. 50% of patients will eventually develop systemic involvement
B. C3 deficiency increases susceptibility to this condition
C. Biopsy typically shows a thinned basement membrane
D. Squamous cell carcinoma is a potential sequela
E. UV exposure is helpful in treatment
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, … 
It’s an exciting era for topicals in atopic dermatitis with several non-steroidal treatment options, including aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonists. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update and with support from Organon, Mona Shahriari, MD, FAAD, shares how tapinarof, an aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist, addresses the two pillars of atopic dermatitis mana … 
St. Ives Apricot Scrub was one of the most iconic skincare products of the 1990s, and the debate over its use continues 30 years later. Some swear by the walnut shell scrub, while others think it’s too abrasive, especially when used on the face. Parade interviewed three dermatologists who say the scrub may be appropriate for some skin types provided that it’s used occasionally and with minimal …