Derm Topics

Colchicine Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Colchicine, a microtubule polymerization inhibitor, was first described for use in treating joint pain and swelling in ancient Egypt and has since become a mainstay in the medical management of gout. Beyond its indicated uses, it has numerous off-label dermatologic applications, particularly for neutrophilic and autoimmune conditions. As a potent anti-inflammatory, colchicine requires careful lab …
Recent Notable & Newsworthy Drug Approvals in Medical Dermatology
MEDICAL DERMATOLOGYThe past year has been an extraordinary time in drug approvals in medical dermatology, especially the approval of treatments that impact patients with skin of color, according to Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, co-chair of Skin of Color Update. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Alexis, who is also vice-chair for diversity and inclusion for the Weill Cornell Medica …
MEDICAL DERMATOLOGY
Patient Buzz: Accutane Nose? | The Expert Weighs In
AccutanePureWow recently wrote an article about the “Accutane nose” effect. Users on social media claim Accutane use can lead to a slimmer nose – a subtle nose job. For an expert’s perspective on use of isotretinoin in 2025, I reached out to San Diego dermatologist Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD. Have you heard about "Accutane nose" and what are your thoughts on it? I can’t say I’ve heard of it. It …
Accutane
Latest Research in the Use of Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery for Pigmentary Disorders
Laser Assisted Drug Delivery (LADD)There are lots of tools in the tool box that dermatology clinicians can use in laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD), according to Dr. Jill Waibel, chief of dermatology at Baptist Hospital and clinical voluntary assistant professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Waibel shares one of the heroes of LADD used to prevent and treat hyperpigmentation. Learn how a drug u …
Laser Assisted Drug Delivery (LADD)
No Brainer Approaches to Neutrophilic Dermatoses
Neutrophilic DermatosesAt the 2025 ODAC Dermatology conference, Dr. Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD gave an informative presentation titled, No-Brainer Approaches to Neutrophilic Dermatoses. His presentation focused on discussing the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis considerations, and treatment options of pyoderma gangrenosum and Sweet syndrome. Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG) Pyoderma gangrenosum typically present …
Neutrophilic Dermatoses