Use of Hormonal Therapies in Acne
HORMONAL ACNE“2, 4, 6, 8… Who do we appreciate?” Dr. Julie C Harper from the Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham for giving us a rock-solid breakdown of hormonal therapies for acne. Although she didn’t lead us in cheers, she did teach us the “3, 6, 9, 12” of risk for venous thromboembolism in women of childbearing age. Read on to find out more! Before we get into the “nitty-gritty,� …
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Antibiotics and Acne: the Bad, the Good, and the Brand New
Acne & AntibioticsTomorrow when we arrive into clinic (or this afternoon if you are reading this during your lunch break), we will invariably be greeted with patients who struggle with one of the most common diseases we treat – acne.  More than likely, we will reach for topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, and the occasional systemic antibiotic.  Evidence supports the short-term use of systemic antibiotics t …
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Your Acne Questions, Answered!
acneThe following questions were submitted by attendees during the GW Virtual Acne Appraisal Conference held on July 30th, 2020. To watch the on-demand recording of each lecture presented during the conference, click here.   Topical Management of Acne – James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD Is there any risk of minocycline foam causing minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation? Or is that more a …
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Defects of The Lower Lip – Friday Pop Quiz 8/14
Inferior labial artery Which of the following anatomic structures is most likely to be severed during this repair? A. Mental nerve B. Angular artery C. Buccal nerve D. Inferior labial artery E. Marginal mandibular nerve To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
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