Combination Therapy: Injectables With Energy-Based Devices
Boca Raton, Fla., dermatologist Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD, says a layered cake is the perfect analogy for understanding facial structure and the need for combination therapy in rejuvenation. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Siperstein outlines each layer of the face, from bone to skin, and which therapies work best for each layer. Ener …
Boca Raton, Fla., dermatologist Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD, says a layered cake is the perfect analogy for understanding facial structure and the need for combination therapy in rejuvenation. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Siperstein outlines each layer of the face, from bone to skin, and which therapies work best for each layer. Ener … Continue reading "Combination Therapy: Injectables With Energy-Based Devices"
Bemotrizinol’s recent FDA approval – the first new approval of a UV filter in more than 20 years -- made headlines in several media outlets, including NPR. The broad-spectrum, chemical sunscreen ingredient is a welcome addition to the U.S. market, according to dermatologists, who have been advocating for its approval for decades. The U.S. lags behind other countries in the number of approved s … 
Tranexamic acid (TXA) is a synthetic lysine derivative that reversibly blocks the lysine-binding site on plasminogen, preventing conversion to plasmin. While originally developed as an antifibrinolytic agent to reduce bleeding, TXA has several downstream effects that make it useful in dermatology, particularly for pigmentary disorders, with emerging evidence in inflammatory disorders as well. TX … 
Concerns over the use of AI in dermatology often center on skin tone bias. Machine learning’s data sets commonly reflect the Eurocentric focus that’s traditionally found in dermatologic images. Now researchers are raising awareness of another bias in these data sets: sex and gender differences in the skin. These hormonal and morphologic differences are completely normal. However, when not acco … 
When treating pediatric patients, knowing how to appropriately use topical steroids in this patient population is essential, according to Dr. Karan Lal, a dermatologist in Scottsdale, Ariz. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Lal, who shares how to taper topical steroids and the role of non-steroidal agents. Hear the latest in the safety profile of topica …