Patient Buzz: Exosomes In Skin Care | Dr. Zoe Draelos Weighs In
exosomesFirst for Women recently posted an article about exosomes in skin care. Serums, creams and other products containing exosomes are now available to consumers. What are exosomes, and what are their benefits when used in skincare products? How many exosomes aid in procedural treatments? For an expert’s take, I reached out to Zoe D. Draelos, MD, president of Dermatology Consulting Services in Hi …
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Chemical Peels, PRP, and Microneedling Best Practices
microneedlingAt the 2024 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium in Chicago, Dr. Pearl Grimes, a leading international authority on vitiligo and pigmentation disorders, delivered an insightful lecture on the best practice for using chemical peels, microneedling and PRP  in dermatology. Dr. Grimes' presentation delved into the nuances of various peeling agents, their indications, and key considerations for the …
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JDD October 2024 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Atopic Dermatitis
atopic dermatitis October's Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Editor's Picks offer an exciting look into cutting-edge research, with a special focus on atopic dermatitis and several related skin conditions. This month’s selections dive deep into groundbreaking studies, ranging from innovative treatments for acne and environmental skin aging to advancements in hyperhidrosis research using machine learnin …
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Patient Buzz Series: Face Washing with Bottled Water
Bottled water for skincareThe latest trend for social media’s skincare enthusiasts is using bottled water to wash the face. Vogue interviewed dermatologists for their take on whether there’s any evidence to say that replacing tap water with bottled water in a skin cleansing routine has any benefit. Dr. Blair Murphy-Rose pointed out that contaminants from unfiltered water may irritate dry, sensitive skin as well as t …
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Pentoxifylline Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
PentoxifyllinePentoxifylline is a methyl-xanthine derivative traditionally used to treat symptoms of peripheral vascular disease and has emerged as a valuable therapeutic agent in dermatology for its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at pentoxifylline, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of intermittent claudication and is …
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