Lasers for Melasma and PIH: Know Your Boundaries and Skin Type
melasmaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange (PDE) Symposium interviewed Dr. Arielle Kauvar, clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Learn the unique role lasers can play in treating melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, especially when patients don’t respond to conventional therapy. Hear from the expert on what lasers to use when …
melasma
How I Treat Acne Scars | Expert Pearls
acne scarsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Arisa Ortiz, director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Ortiz shares why it’s important to set realistic expectations with patients who are seeking treatment for their acne scars. Watch as she outlines her approach for each type of scar, and shares a simple …
acne scars
Lasers for Facial Pigmentation and Lentigines
lasersNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Omar Ibrahimi, a laser and cosmetic dermatologist, and Mohs surgeon in private practice in Stamford, Conn. Dr. Ibrahimi has about 40 different devices in his practice. Find out his favorites for treating lentigines, and how a patient’s assessment determines his choice of device. Watch …
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What You Should Know About Ingredients in FDA-Approved Neuromodulators
neuromodulatorsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Terrance Keaney, assistant clinical faculty of dermatology at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Howard University. Dr. Keaney says there’s more to neuromodulators than the active protein -- other proteins in the vials could play a role in treatment effectiveness. Could eve …
neuromodulators
DaxibotulinumtoxinA Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Neurotoxins are the mainstay for multiple aesthetic and medical treatments. They are safe and effective treatment for rhytides, but are also temporary, requiring repeat injections about every 3-4 months.1,2 Now, a recently approved formulation of neurotoxin is fulfilling some patient’s desire for a longer lasting effect. Injection of daxibotulinumtoxinA is FDA-approved for treatment of moderate …