Patient Buzz Series: Tightened Rules Could Impact Marines With PFB
The U.S. Marine Corps’ tightened shaving rules could impact its service members with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), according to NBC News. Guidance issued in March says that a service member may be discharged from the Marines if PFB persists within a year while under a four-part treatment plan. Previously, Marines with PFB resistant to topical treatment were able to receive temporary or perman …
The U.S. Marine Corps’ tightened shaving rules could impact its service members with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), according to NBC News. Guidance issued in March says that a service member may be discharged from the Marines if PFB persists within a year while under a four-part treatment plan. Previously, Marines with PFB resistant to topical treatment were able to receive temporary or perman … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Tightened Rules Could Impact Marines With PFB"
A recent Allure article addressed pigmentary changes that can occur after an eczema flare in patients with skin of color. The resulting hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation can be more frustrating to patients than eczema itself.
I interviewed Rebecca Vasquez, MD, FAAD, associate professor with the UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Dermatology. Dr. Vasquez will present on the miscel … 
If you have ever wondered how an ingredient progresses from the laboratory bench to the beauty aisle, or why some products make bold efficacy claims while others remain vague, the field of regulatory affairs is the answer. Acting as the bridge between product innovation and the FDA, regulatory professionals ensure that skin care products of all kinds are compliant with U.S. law. In this session at … 
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) programs such as ChatGPT is a source of controversy in academia, including in the college admissions process. Are applicants for dermatology residency programs using AI to write or enhance their personal statements, and if so, to what extent? A study published in the May Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found a significant increase in AI usage in dermatology … 
Welcome to our newest blog series, From the JDD Podcast Vault, where we spotlight standout episodes from the JDD Dermatology Podcast, hosted by the always-engaging Dr. Adam Friedman. Each post will revisit compelling conversations that continue to educate, inspire, and provoke thought in dermatologic practice.
In this featured episode, “Wondering About Words: Evidence-Based Framing for Improvin …