Derm Topics

Procedural Treatments for Prevention of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
nonmelanoma skin cancerSince skin cancer is a global epidemic, Dr. C. William Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon in Indianapolis, says it’s time to start tapping into the procedural tool box to focus on prevention. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Hanke, who outlines therapies to reverse sun damage that vary in their aggressiveness. Watch as Dr. Hanke shares which pat …
nonmelanoma skin cancer
Sarecycline Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Sarecycline Therapeutic Cheat SheetSarecycline is a third-generation, narrow-spectrum tetracycline developed specifically for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is distinguished by its weight-based once-daily dosing, favorable side effect profile, and relative microbiome-sparing compared with older tetracyclines. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at Sarecycline.                  � …
Sarecycline Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Taking a Specialized Approach to Photoprotection | Pearls from the Expert
photoprotectionRecent developments in the understanding of photodamage are leading dermatology clinicians to modify their approaches to photoprotection. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Amy McMichael, professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. McMichael shares which patients will benefit the most from a sun protectio …
photoprotection
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 …
filler complications
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 …
acne injections