Derm Topics

Microbiome Skin-Gut-Brain Axis and Vibrational Cosmetics
Kavita Beri Microbiome Skin Brain Gut Axis resizedAn interview with Dr. Kavita Beri The microbiome is a hot topic of research, and we are beginning to see new studies exploring how commensal organisms may have a positive impact when it comes to skin disease and cosmetics. Dr. Kavita Beri, a physician focusing on aesthetics, has written several interesting review articles highlighting the role of harnessing the microbiome …
Kavita Beri Microbiome Skin Brain Gut Axis resized
Ask a Mentor Q&A Recap – Dr. Amy McMichael
ASK A MENTOR 5Our Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask a mentor,  Dr. Amy McMichael, chair and professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University Health Sciences and past president of the Skin of Color Society, questions about establishing a career in academics, finding a mentor, and better serving patients of color.  See all of her insightful answers below. Q1: I attended the Skin of Color Semina …
ASK A MENTOR 5
Psoriasis Special Focus – JDD August Highlights and Editor Picks
August JDD Cover Image PsoriasisHave you received your August issue of the JDD yet?  This month's issue contains a special focus on Psoriasis, as August is Psoriasis Awareness Month!  Below are the issue highlights and Editor Picks for the August issue of JDD! In Long-Term Efficacy of Guselkumab for the Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis: Results from the Phase 3 VOYAGE 1 Trial Through Two Years, high levels of effi …
August JDD Cover Image Psoriasis
Wound Care Series – Part 3: Wound Care in Pediatric Patients
Wound-Care-Series questionsPART 3 Wound Care in Pediatric Patients For the concluding installment in our wound care series, I spoke with Kalyani Marathe, MD, MPH.  Dr. Marathe is a pediatric dermatologist practicing at Children’s National Medical center, and an assistant professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.  Through her training and her years as a pediatric dermatolog …
Wound-Care-Series questions
Melasma and PIH – Disorders of Hyperpigmentation
Melasma DesaiDuring his talk at the 2018 Skin of Color Seminar Series (now known as the Skin of Color Update), Dr. Seemal Desai discussed the treatment of melasma with a particular emphasis on new and emerging therapies. Dr. Bridget Kaufman, onsite correspondent for the meeting, shares highlights directly from the talk.  *Clinical pearls* from this session are bolded, underlined, and marked with asterisks. …
Melasma Desai