JDD Issue Highlights | October 2021 | Special Focus: Atopic Dermatitis
ATOPIC DERMATITISWith a special focus on atopic dermatitis, the October issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology features a great line up of original articles on topics ranging from topical body skincare for toning and tightening, the psychological burden associated with atopic dermatitis, to treatment of toenail onychomycosis in the US and everything in between! Straight from the JDD Editor’s desk, we sha …
ATOPIC DERMATITIS
Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) | Dr. Okoye’s Approach
Hidradenitis SuppurativaAs dermatologists, we understand that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be a devastating disease that affects all aspects of our patients’ lives, influencing their physical health, ability to be active, and ability to be intimate. This disease disproportionately affects patients with skin of color and unfortunately, treatment can be challenging. We are lucky to have experts who dedicate their cl …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
OnabotulinumtoxinA for Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis | Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
OnabotulinumtoxinA for HyperhidrosisPrimary hyperhidrosis (PHH) is a dermatologic condition characterized by overactivity of eccrine glands resulting in excessive sweating primarily affecting the palms, soles, axillae, and craniofacial area. PHH is not caused by other conditions, whereas secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by an underlying medical condition or medication side effect. Botulinum toxin injections are often used as second …
OnabotulinumtoxinA for Hyperhidrosis
Creating Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine Herbal Formulations
Ayurvedic MedicineMy patient asks about turmeric, neem oil, cardamom, etc.  I stubble through what I know.  I am a “western-style” physician.  I could be cast alongside Eastwood or the Duke (or maybe more accurately Cleavon Little in Blazing Saddles).  Anyways, if you are like me and need the crash course, look no further!  Before this lecture, I had never heard of Ayurvedic medicine (amazing what we don� …
Ayurvedic Medicine
Pro Tips for RF Microneedling
RF MicroneedlingDuring the 2021 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, Dr. Jeremy Green, Clinical Assistant Professor of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Dermatologist at Skin Associates of South Florida shared PRO TIPS for RF microneedling during his panel presentation “RF technologies, Making sense of it all” Dr. Green loves RF microneedling for skin tightening/rhytides, …
RF Microneedling