Lasers for Skin of Color: Developments & Best Practices
The laser toolbox for use in patients with skin of color has grown dramatically in the last 20 years. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Paul M. Friedman, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Friedman practices in Houston, the most ethnically diverse city in America, so he’s become well-versed in th …
The laser toolbox for use in patients with skin of color has grown dramatically in the last 20 years. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Paul M. Friedman, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Friedman practices in Houston, the most ethnically diverse city in America, so he’s become well-versed in th … Continue reading "Lasers for Skin of Color: Developments & Best Practices"
At the most recent Skin of Color Update conference in New York City, Dr. Cheryl Burgess and Dr. Michelle Henry shared their perspectives on the evolving landscape of cosmetic dermatology, highlighting both established treatments and cutting-edge innovations that are reshaping aesthetic care for patients with skin of color.
Expanding Indications and FDA Approvals
Dr. Burgess, who has witnessed th … 
Dr. Cheri Frey recently delivered an insightful lecture on the evolving landscapes of cosmeceuticals and regenerative medicine. Her presentation addressed the complexities of a crowded market, emerging trends like “prejuvenation,” and the unique biological considerations for treating aging in patients with skin of color.
Navigating the Cosmeceutical Landscape
Dr. Frey acknowledged that t … 
Microtoxin or microbotox is a novel approach in aesthetics where microdosed botulinum toxin is placed into the dermis. Unlike traditional neuromodulators that target skeletal muscle, microtoxin acts within the dermis, impacting sebaceous and eccrine glands, arrector pili contraction, fibroblast signaling, and neurovascular pathways. The result is enhanced skin quality without impaired facial muscl … 
Menopausal skin was the subject of a recent FOX News interview with Amy Weschler, MD, PhD, who is board certified in dermatology and psychiatry. In the interview, Dr. Weschler addressed acne during menopause as well as the impact of stress and sleep on the skin. She included recommendations for stress management that can lead to skin improvements.
For a deeper dive into the skin effects of meno …