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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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Laser Wavelength – Friday Pop Quiz 3/3/2023

by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on March 3, 2023March 3, 2023
What is the best choice of a wavelength of a laser to treat the disease you see here? A. 595 nm B. 1,064 nm C. 810 nm D. 755 nm E. 10,600 nm To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our brand partner …

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Treating Hyperpigmentation in Darker Skin Types: The Expert Weighs In

by Allison Sit on March 2, 2023March 1, 2023
Essence recently posted an article on how to treat hyperpigmentation on melanated skin. What cosmetic ingredients make the most impact in treating hyperpigmentation in darker skin types? What are the challenges that skin of color poses when treating hyperpigmentation? For expert advice, I reached out to Miami dermatologist Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD. She will address hyperpigmentation and other …

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