Derm Topics

Using Google to Trend Patient Interest in Botulinum Toxin and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
google searchGoogle Search is an important tool for patients researching skin care treatments and looking for dermatologists.  Data from the 3 billion daily Google searches1 can be used to trend epidemiological patterns within populations using Google Trends (https://trends.google.com/trends; Alphabet Inc.), which reports search volume as relative to the total number of queries performed within a specific per …
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Pediatric Dermatology – Friday Pop Quiz 2/1
You are called to the neonatal intensive care unit for evaluation of a newborn with congenital absence of skin on the lower extremities as illustrated in the figure. The most likely associated defect is: A.) Collagen IV B.) Collagen VII C.) BPAG1 D.) BPAG2 E.) Alpha-6-beta-4-integrin To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Test your knowledge at Derm In-Re …
Patient Buzz: The Truth About Gel Nails – The Expert Weighs In
Gel NailsGel manicures are noted for their longevity, making them especially popular with brides looking for a manicure that will remain chip-free through the honeymoon. The magazine Brides wrote an article recently raising concerns about the safety of gel nails and the UV light used in the drying and curing process. How should you respond if a patient mentions gel nails? For an expert opinion, I c …
Gel Nails
The Happy Face Treatment
Happy Face treatmentIntroduction When viewing the most famous smiles in history (Figure 1), two constants become apparent: a smooth perioral surface and oral commissures that are turned upward (or horizontal as a minimum). Patients are often fixated on improving both the marionette lines and the downward oral commissures as these distractions are one of the most noticeable areas in the aging face to the average pers …
Happy Face treatment
JDD January Issue Highlights and Editor Picks
JDD January issueBelow are the issue highlights and Editor Picks for the January issue of JDD! Final Data From the Condition of Submental Fullness and Treatment Outcomes Registry (CONTOUR) provides insights into the treatment of submental fat in clinical practice. Tretinoin 0.05% lotion provides an alternative solution in Novel Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for the Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne …
JDD January issue