As 2024 comes to a close, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology delivers a stellar lineup of research, reviews, and insights to inform your practice and inspire your curiosity. This month’s Editor’s Picks feature cutting-edge studies and expert commentary on a range of topics, from advanced acne treatments to groundbreaking leadership initiatives in dermatology.
Laser and Energy Treatments for Acne Scarring: A Review of Clinical Trials aims to describe the therapeutic potential of lasers for acne scarring with a focus on clinical trials involving atrophic facial acne scars.
Injectable Minoxidil for Hair Loss Disorders: A Systematic Review aims to elucidate the clinical efficacy and safety of injectable minoxidil in treating the specific hair loss diagnoses of androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata
Pharmacological Complications in Ocular Dermatology – Review and Update discusses how emerging biologic medications bring new ocular concerns, emphasizing the need for proactive screening by dermatologists
Metformin Use and Risk of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer: A Propensity-Matched Case-Control Study aims to evaluate the potential of metformin in reducing the risk of non-melanoma skin cancers, specifically squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, using the All of Us research database.
Effective With Minimal Side Effects: A Novel Treatment Regimen for Acne Vulgaris Using Multifunctional Ingredients evaluates the efficacy and tolerability of a non-prescription, active acne regimen in adult patients of all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Triple-Combination Clindamycin Phosphate 1.2%/Adapalene 0.15%/Benzoyl Peroxide 3.1% Gel for Moderate-to-Severe Acne in Children and Adolescents shares and discusses the noteworthy results of 2 pooled phase 3 studies.
Cutaneous Collagenous Vasculopathy Treated With Pulsed Dye Laser: A Case Series and Literature Review presents 2 cases of CCV successfully treated with pulsed dye laser (PDL) therapy and summarize the existing literature on this topic
Recognizing and Advancing Leadership in Dermatology: Promoting the Health Care Administration, Leadership, and Management Subspecialty stresses the need to build leadership skills amongst dermatologists, given their multifaceted roles and experiences in health care.
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