Laser Safety for Dermatology Residents
The application of lasers to treat disease and target cosmetic outcomes is an exciting part of dermatology. Just as important as understanding the principles of a treatment plan is understanding the fundamentals of how to keep you and your patient safe when using lasers. It is paramount that every provider approaches a device with a consistent safety algorithm.
There are multiple resources av …
The application of lasers to treat disease and target cosmetic outcomes is an exciting part of dermatology. Just as important as understanding the principles of a treatment plan is understanding the fundamentals of how to keep you and your patient safe when using lasers. It is paramount that every provider approaches a device with a consistent safety algorithm.
There are multiple resources av … 
Dermatologists must become comfortable prescribing JAK inhibitors in patients with skin of color in order to provide high-quality dermatologic care. That’s according to Dr. Brett King, a dermatologist in Fairfield, Conn., who was the first dermatologist to show that JAK inhibitors as a medicine class were effective in treating a spectrum of dermatologic conditions, including alopecia areata and … 
Scalp biopsies are an important tool in diagnosing central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), especially in atypical presentations where making an accurate diagnosis through other means is challenging. Even though a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis could lead to hair-saving treatment, hair loss patients sometimes balk at the recommendation to biopsy. The authors of a brief communication published … 
Dr. Cheri Frey recently delivered an insightful lecture on the evolving landscapes of cosmeceuticals and regenerative medicine. Her presentation addressed the complexities of a crowded market, emerging trends like “prejuvenation,” and the unique biological considerations for treating aging in patients with skin of color.
Navigating the Cosmeceutical Landscape
Dr. Frey acknowledged that t … 
Spicule skin care is touted as “liquid microneedling,” according to a review by NBC News. In the article, dermatologist Dr. Marie Jhin explains that spicules come from marine sponges and have needle-like features, which can help stimulate ingredient penetration. Dermatologist Dr. Eleonora Fedonenko considers spicules similar to exfoliants with the added benefit of creating micro-injuries to th …