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Skincare Mondays | A Holistic Approach to Acne Treatment

by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health on March 13, 2023March 13, 2023
Acne vulgaris is a multi- factorial skin disease, characterized by proliferation of bacteria, hyperkeratinization, inflammation, and excess sebum production. Acne sufferers want to address all aspects of their acne, including the disease state of the lesions and cosmetic complexion issues, such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring. Treatment outcomes depend on adherence to a prescri …

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Skin Conditions – March 10th, 2023

by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on March 10, 2023March 10, 2023
Which of the following is least likely to be associated with the condition depicted in the image? A. Insulin-dependent diabetes B. Pernicious anemia C. Pseudotumor cerebri D. Hashimoto's thyroiditis E. Grave's disease To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our brand partner …

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Valacyclovir Therapeutic Cheat Sheet

by Adrianna Gonzalez Lopez, MD on March 9, 2023March 8, 2023
Herpesviridae is a family of ubiquitous viral pathogens leading to a wide array of diseases in humans, and includes viruses such as herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2), herpes/varicella zoster virus (VZV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and herpes viruses 6 (HHV-6), 7 (HHV-7) and 8 (HHV-8). Mucocutaneous herpetic infections are frequently encountered in dermatology, and s …

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How to Diagnose and Treat Hypopigmentation with Dr. Hamzavi

by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on March 8, 2023March 7, 2023
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi, dermatologist with Henry Ford Health and associate professor of dermatology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Hamzavi addresses how to diagnose and treat hypopigmentation, a catch-all for pigmentary conditions where the pigment is not too dark or complete …

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Patient Buzz Series: Hair Cycling

by Allison Sit on March 6, 2023March 5, 2023
Fresh on the heels of the TikTok trend skin cycling is the latest trend hair cycling. While skin cycling is a regimen that rotates between applying skincare products with active ingredients and products with heavy moisturizers, hair cycling is a regimen that rotates between clarifying and hydrating haircare products. Both regimens are intentional routines that incorporate time to rest the skin or …

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