The Actinic Keratosis Treatment Toolbox: Prescription, Procedural, and Preventative Strategies
actinic keratosis (AK) managementFollowing up on insights shared at the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Research, offered a comprehensive overview of actinic keratosis (AK) management. Dr. Bhatia emphasized actionable approaches to balancing prescription topicals and procedural techniques in everyday practice. The incidence for non-melanoma skin …
actinic keratosis (AK) management
From the ODAC Poster Hall | The “Luis-V” Peripheral Mesh Closure
Luis-V Peripheral Mesh ClosureHealing by secondary intention is a common technique in dermatologic surgery, especially in patients with large, round wounds. Yet the technique has its drawbacks, including increased bleeding risk early on in the healing process as well as a risk of poor cosmetic outcomes. A novel technique – the “Luis V” peripheral mesh closure – serves an alternative, improving healing and resulting in …
Luis-V Peripheral Mesh Closure
Combination Therapy: Injectables With Energy-Based Devices
Combination Therapy Facial RejuvenationBoca Raton, Fla., dermatologist Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD, says a layered cake is the perfect analogy for understanding facial structure and the need for combination therapy in rejuvenation. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Siperstein outlines each layer of the face, from bone to skin, and which therapies work best for each layer. Ener …
Combination Therapy Facial Rejuvenation
From the ODAC Poster Hall | AI and the Female Face
Concerns over the use of AI in dermatology often center on skin tone bias. Machine learning’s data sets commonly reflect the Eurocentric focus that’s traditionally found in dermatologic images. Now researchers are raising awareness of another bias in these data sets: sex and gender differences in the skin. These hormonal and morphologic differences are completely normal. However, when not acco …
From the ODAC Poster Hall | Financial Pressures That Drive Physician Burnout
physician burnoutPhysician burnout is pervasive in medicine. A Stanford Medicine-led study of U.S. physicians conducted in 2023 and 2024 found nearly half experienced at least one symptom of burnout. While the broader conversation may raise burnout as a concerning issue, the lived experience of physicians tells a different story. Despite the fact burnout is so prevalent, the demands on physicians remain unchanged: …
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