What’s New in Neurotoxins: From Type E to Liquid Toxins
NeurotoxinsNew developments in neurotoxins may lead to additional applications and improved safety, according to Dr. Terrence Keaney, associate clinical professor of dermatology at GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Keaney, who shared how a new botulinum toxin subtype may serve as a “tester toxin” for curious, …
Neurotoxins
JDD Buzz Series | Skin of Color Representation in Pre-Clerkship Dermatology Curriculum
skin of colorMedical school dermatology curriculum is known for its lack of representation of images of skin of color. A letter to the editor published in the July Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shows the effects on diagnostic accuracy, perception, and confidence when one medical school took action to make its pre-clerkship dermatology curriculum more diverse. I interviewed authors Dahyeon (Esther) Kim, a …
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Navigating Pediatric Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Skin of Color
Pediatric Inflammatory Skin ConditionsAt the most recent Skin of Color Update, we had the honor to learn about pediatric inflammatory skin conditions from the renowned Dr. Candrice Heath, triple board-certified dermatologist and Associate Professor at the Howard University Department of Dermatology and Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. …
Pediatric Inflammatory Skin Conditions
Navigating Imposter Syndrome as a New Derm Resident
Imposter SyndromeJune and July mark a major milestone—you’re wrapping up intern year and are finally starting dermatology residency. You’ve survived night shifts, rapid responses, and figuring out how to juggle clinical demands like a pro. Just when you felt like you were getting the hang of things… you’re resetting the clock and diving headfirst into a specialty that sometimes feels like an entirely dif …
Imposter Syndrome
JDD July 2025 Issue Highlights
JDD highlights The July 2025 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology brings together another outstanding selection of articles, offering cutting-edge insights and real-world strategies across a diverse range of dermatology topics. This month’s editor’s highlights spotlight innovative approaches to photoprotection in melasma and photodamage, emerging non-pharmaceutical solutions for fem …
JDD highlights