JDD June 2023 Issue Highlights
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The June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) features original articles with topics ranging from pediatric acne, rosacea, androgenetic alopecia, precision medicine, infantile hemangiomas, and many more.  Check out this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s desk: The Many Faces of Pediatric Acne: A Practical Algorithm for Treatment, Maintenance Therapy, and …

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Patient Buzz Series: Anti-Wrinkle Straws
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by Allison Sit on
Beverage tumblers with straws are popular on TikTok, and now some social media influencers are claiming using straws will cause wrinkles. These influencers are promoting bendy “anti-wrinkle” straws to people who are especially concerned about fine lines and wrinkles in the perioral area. While dermatologists point out that repeated use of straws will cause wrinkles over time, they also remind …

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Sarcoidal Granulomas – Friday Pop Quiz 6/2/2023
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Which of the following is the most likely cause of the lesion shown, which has sarcoidal granulomas on histopathology and colorless, birifrigent crystals on polarized light? A. Aluminum B. Gout C. Sarcoidosis D. Silica E. Zirconium To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner  …

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Azelaic Acid Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
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by Kamaria Nelson, MD on
Azelaic acid is a topical therapeutic agent which is FDA approved to treat papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea and mild to moderate acne vulgaris.  It was first approved by the FDA in 1995 and since its approval, has been used for many off-label conditions including disorders of hyperpigmentation. Its utility in various conditions can be attributed to its anti-microbial, anti-inflamm …

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Acne Vulgaris Treatment Update
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Next Steps in Derm and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, in partnership with the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) and Physicians Resources, interviewed Dr. Hilary Baldwin, a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Center in Morristown, NJ and Brooklyn, NY. With the heavy acne tool box these days, how do you pick which medications to use? …

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