Derm Topics

Patient Buzz Series: Anti-Wrinkle Straws
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by Allison Sit on
Beverage tumblers with straws are popular on TikTok, and now some social media influencers are claiming using straws will cause wrinkles. These influencers are promoting bendy “anti-wrinkle” straws to people who are especially concerned about fine lines and wrinkles in the perioral area. While dermatologists point out that repeated use of straws will cause wrinkles over time, they also remind …

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Azelaic Acid Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
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by Kamaria Nelson, MD on
Azelaic acid is a topical therapeutic agent which is FDA approved to treat papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea and mild to moderate acne vulgaris.  It was first approved by the FDA in 1995 and since its approval, has been used for many off-label conditions including disorders of hyperpigmentation. Its utility in various conditions can be attributed to its anti-microbial, anti-inflamm …

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Acne Vulgaris Treatment Update
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by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Next Steps in Derm and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, in partnership with the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) and Physicians Resources, interviewed Dr. Hilary Baldwin, a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Center in Morristown, NJ and Brooklyn, NY. With the heavy acne tool box these days, how do you pick which medications to use? …

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Full Body Skin Exams Practical Pearls
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by Mojgan Hosseinipour, DO, FAAD on
This article provides practical pearls for performing full body skin exams as shared by a panel of dermatology nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) during the 2022 DERM NP/PA CME conference. Let’s Start with the Basics What happens before we enter the room? Before entering the room, it’s always best to: Review the patient’s chart for pertinent medical hist …

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Utilizing Melanoma Molecular Tests for Diagnosis and Treatment
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by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Next Steps in Derm and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, in partnership with the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) and Physicians Resources, interviewed Dr. Mark Gimbel, surgical oncologist with Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, on how molecular tools are revolutionizing how melanoma is diagnosed, treated and prognosticated. Watch Dr. Gimbel explain the current tests on the market and …

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