Patient Buzz: Should You Ever Go Outside Without Sunscreen? | The Expert Weighs In
SUNSCREENHealth recently asked if it’s ever OK to go outside without sunscreen. The article highlighted the American Academy of Dermatology’s approach of always wearing sunscreen when going outside as well as recent discussion in the U.S. and Australia that questions the strict guidance, especially in light of vitamin D. For an expert’s take, I reached out to Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, director of …
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Dr. Kwatra’s Itch Toolbox Unveiled
itchDo you ever wonder what’s in the tool box of an itch expert like Baltimore dermatologist Dr. Shawn Kwatra? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Kwatra, who outlined the therapies he uses, including injections, topicals and oral pills. Watch as Dr. Kwatra outlines why determining the type of itch is imperative to selecting …
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Throwback Tuesday! | Is Differin Gel an Anti-Aging Secret?
Differin gel Back in 2017, Yahoo! Lifestyle published an article naming Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) the “best drugstore anti-aging product.” This recognition sparked an important discussion: Should dermatologists recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) acne product to help patients with fine lines and wrinkles? For an expert opinion at the time of publication, Next Steps in Derm consulted board- …
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The Derm/Rheum Clinic: Treatment Strategies for Patients with Cutaneous Autoimmune Disease
cutaneous autoimmune diseaseEffective treatment strategies are available for cutaneous autoimmune disease, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who explains how the severity of the disease impacts the most appropriate treatment option. …
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Treatment of Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma With Involvement of the Left Orbit
basal cell carcinomaINTRODUCTION Periocular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common eyelid malignancy concomitant with ocular morbidity and quality of life impact.1,2 Orbital invasion occurs in 2% of cases and poses challenges for management.1,3 JDD authors highlight a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of advanced periocular BCC.   CASE JDD authors discuss a 56-year-old male who presente …
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