Derm Topics

Clinical End Points in Laser Therapy: Warning Signs and Therapeutic Responses
laser therapyIf you don’t know clinical end points in laser therapy, you will have a greater likelihood of severe or long-lasting side effects, says Dr. Fernanda Sakamoto, assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Sakamoto, who explained how clinical end points can give dermatolo …
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Patient Buzz: The Staph-Itch Connection | The Expert Weighs In
itchHealthCentral recently highlighted new research out of Harvard Medical School on the role of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in itch. Researchers found S. aureus can trigger itch in mice and human cells through communication with sensory neurons. For an expert’s take, I reached out to Gil Yosipovitch, MD, professor, Stiefel Chair of Medical Dermatology and director of the Miami Itch Center …
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Topical Metronidazole Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
topical metronidazoleMetronidazole is a nitroimidazole with antiprotozoal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties and is available in oral and topical formulations. The diverse mechanisms of action of metronidazole have expanded its utility across various dermatologic conditions. Topical metronidazole is well tolerated and has demonstrated improvements in inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea. We conti …
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Clinical Trials and How to Run a Clinical Research Unit 
clinical trialsParticipating in dermatology research can be a fulfilling part of a dermatologist’s career. So how can a dermatologist start participating in clinical trials? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Leon Kircik, clinical professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Kircik shares the three pillars of a cl …
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Patient Buzz Series: PRID as an Acne Spot Treatment
PRIDTikTok influencers are recommending a drawing salve as an acne spot treatment. Pain Relief & Instant Drawing Salve (PRID) purports to be a homeopathic way to draw out foreign bodies and relieve the effects of minor skin concerns. Yet dermatologists in an Allure article about the trend say they do not tell patients to use PRID as an acne spot treatment due to risks of irritation, hyperpigmen …
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