Patient Buzz Series | Estrogen Creams for the Face?
Estrogen Creams for the faceA recent myth-busting column in The Washington Post addressed if estrogen creams can prevent skin aging when applied to the face. The column noted that research is lacking on the facial use of estrogen creams. However, research does show that estrogen creams can improve skin when applied topically in menopausal women, and some dermatologists do prescribe estrogen creams off-label for facial use. …
Estrogen Creams for the face
Topical Ketoconazole Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Topical KetoconazoleKetoconazole is an imidazole antifungal that was initially FDA-approved in an oral formulation for the treatment of systemic fungal infections. While oral ketoconazole has largely fallen out of use due to safety concerns, including hepatotoxicity, endocrine dysregulation, and drug interactions, topical ketoconazole has proven to be a safe and effective treatment for superficial fungal infections. …
Topical Ketoconazole
Advancing Vitiligo Treatment: Insights on Current and Emerging Therapies by Dr. Rebecca Vasquez
vitiligo patientAt the Skin of Color Update 2024, we had the honor to learn from Dr. Rebecca Vasquez, Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, regarding the evolving field of vitiligo management. Vitiligo affects between 0.5% to 2% of the global population, with no racial or gender preference, yet it carries a significant psychological burden for affected individuals.1 Dr. Vasquez emphasized that vi …
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Understanding Acquired Macular Dermal Hyperpigmentation Disorders
Acquired Macular Dermal HyperpigmentationMacular dermal hyperpigmentation is an umbrella term, explains Dr. Pearl E. Grimes, symposium chair and clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Grimes outlines the most common types of macular dermal hyperpigmentation and the factors that may be at play …
Acquired Macular Dermal Hyperpigmentation
The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Growing Resource for Inclusive Dermatologic Care
Image of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation skin condition. The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas side by side images of popular derm conditionsThe Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas continues to revolutionize dermatology education and patient care by addressing disparities in recognizing skin conditions across diverse skin tones. Initially introduced as a print edition in 2021 and followed by the launch of the Inclusive Derm Atlas Online Gallery in 2022, this initiative is expanding rapidly and making a profound …
Image of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation skin condition. The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas side by side images of popular derm conditions