Legal Issues in Aesthetic Dermatology: What Dermatologists Should Know
Aesthetic DermatologyNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Mathew M. Avram  (Director of the Mass General Dermatology Laser & Cosmetic Center and Director of Dermatologic Surgery at MGH, as well as Faculty Director for Procedural Training in Harvard Medical School's Dermatology Department), who discusses potential legal situations that may ari …
Aesthetic Dermatology
Laboratory Testing in Telogen Effluvium
Telogen Effluvium (TE) Telogen effluvium (TE) – a common cause of non- scarring hair loss – is managed with varying clinical protocols given the paucity of evidence-based practices. INTRODUCTION Telogen effluvium (TE) – a common cause of non-scarring hair loss – is managed with varying clinical protocols given the paucity of evidence-based practices. While endocrine, vitamin, and mineral abnormalities …
Telogen Effluvium (TE)
Superficial Chemical Peels | Expert Pearls
chemical peelChemical peels are the third most commonly performed noninvasive cosmetic procedure in the United States, with over 1 million peels performed annually. Peels can treat a variety of skin conditions including acne, conditions of hyperpigmentation, and skin irregularities from chronic sun damage.  Multiple peels on a repeated basis are usually necessary to obtain optimal results. The frequency of …
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Acne Information on Instagram: Quality of Content & the Role of Dermatologists on Social Media
acneINTRODUCTION Common among adolescents and adults, acne vulgaris accounts for a significant portion of dermatology appointments.1 While there are a variety of safe, effective, and evidence-based treatments available, there are also numerous products for acne marketed on social media that are untested and/or show no benefit in treating acne vulgaris. Even for treatments with known efficacy, quality …
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Thinking Oat Loud: Colloidal Oat for Eczema and Beyond
atopic dermatitisAtopic Dermatitis Pathogenesis Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease for which common symptoms are rash, itch, dryness, and redness. AD is a perfect example of what happens when skin barrier homeostasis is not maintained. In AD, the lipids that comprise the skin barrier are reduced in chain length compared with healthy skin, resulting in poor barrier function and increased …
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