JDD Buzz Series | Dermatologic Hazards of Nail Products
Concerns over nail salon safety typically focus on the dangers of UV lights or risks of a salon-acquired infection. A brief communication published in the October Journal of Drugs in Dermatology expands the thinking on the dermatologic hazards of nail products, both those used in the salon and at home. From unexpected nail changes to allergic reactions, the authors state that dermatologists should …
Concerns over nail salon safety typically focus on the dangers of UV lights or risks of a salon-acquired infection. A brief communication published in the October Journal of Drugs in Dermatology expands the thinking on the dermatologic hazards of nail products, both those used in the salon and at home. From unexpected nail changes to allergic reactions, the authors state that dermatologists should … Continue reading "JDD Buzz Series | Dermatologic Hazards of Nail Products"
Treating alopecia in children requires some unique considerations. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference interviewed Dr. Michelle Oboite, assistant professor of clinical dermatology at Penn Medicine and an attending physician with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Watch as Dr. Oboite shares the unique types of hair loss to consider in children. Learn strate … 
JAK inhibitors have rapidly moved from investigational agents to important therapeutic options in pediatric dermatology, offering powerful control for conditions such as atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. Yet their rising use brings practical clinical questions about patient selection, dosing, monitoring, and long‑term safety—questions that are especially urgent when treating children, who … 
The need for new ways to establish mentorship connections and encourage disadvantaged groups in dermatology led to the creation of the National Mentorship Match Algorithm or NMMA, a unique program started by dermatology resident Dr. Surya Veerabagu while she was in medical school. NMMA uses a proprietary algorithm to match medical students with dermatologists and dermatology residents based on sha … 
Knowing when and how to treat surgical scars is key in positive outcomes after dermatologic surgery. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. C. William Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon in Indianapolis. Watch as Dr. Hanke outlines how good surgical technique can help prevent scars. Learn the different options in the surgical scar tool kit. Find out whic …