Assessing and Managing Filler Complications: Expert Insights and Solutions
filler complications Dr. Jacqueline Watchmaker, a fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist at Southwest Skin Specialists in Scottsdale, Arizona, shared practical, evidence-informed guidance on assessing and managing complications from hyaluronic acid and other injectable fillers. She emphasized that, although complications can occur with frequent injections, an injector’s skill in preventi …
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Patient Buzz Series: At-Home Acne Steroid Injections
acne injectionsMaking news this month in Women’s Health is the development of an at-home corticosteroid injection for acne flares. ClearPen contains triamcinolone acetonide and, if FDA-approved, would be the first and only at-home prescription-strength corticosteroid acne injection. The product’s developer, Indomo, says it will begin clinical trials soon, so the injections, which would require a prescription …
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Beyond Meds: Procedural Options for Hair Loss with Dr. Terrence Keaney
hair lossWhile medications are the most common way of treating hair loss, Dr. Terrence Keaney wants dermatology clinicians to also consider procedural options. Dr. Keaney, associate clinical professor of dermatology at GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, spoke with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology Conference. Watch as Dr. Keaney outlines the latest developments in regenerat …
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Post-Inflammatory Hyper-and Hypopigmentation: Differential Diagnosis & Practical Treatment Approaches
post-inflammatory hyper‑ and hypopigmentationDuring ODAC 2025, Dr. Pooja Sodha — Associate Professor of Dermatology and Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences — presented a clinically focused review of the differential diagnosis and stepwise treatment strategies for post-inflammatory hyper‑ and hypopigmentation. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation …
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JDD Buzz Series | Dermatologic Hazards of Nail Products
nail productsConcerns 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 …
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