Derm Topics

Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color
sexually transmitted diseasesSexually transmitted diseases are at a crisis state in patients with skin of color. That’s according to Dr. Theodore Rosen, professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of dermatology service at Michael DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Rosen, who shared about three diseases that are at sweep …
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Afamelanotide Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Photosensitive skin conditions can result in cutaneous and systemic symptoms that can have a marked effect on quality of life due to ubiquitous UV exposure. Erythropoietic protoporphyria, for example, can cause severe photodermatitis, excruciating burning and neuropathic pain, nausea, and deep-rooted fear of sunlight that leads to debilitating lifestyle modifications such as remaining indoors. We …
Filler Strategies for Upper, Mid, and Lower Face
Filler strategiesFocusing on what makes a patient unique – including how that corresponds with their ethnic identity – is important when creating a filler treatment plan. That’s according to Dr. Corey Hartman, a dermatologist in Birmingham, Ala. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Hartman, who shared three tips for helping patients obtain an enhanced appearance whil …
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The Power of Procedural Treatments in Preventing Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
NMSCAt the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. C. William Hanke, MD, MPH, Professor of Dermatology, Marian University COM in Indianapolis, and triple board-certified in Dermatology, Pathology, and Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery, presented on procedural treatments for preventing nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). His lecture highlighted innovative approaches to reducing this risk through various cosm …
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Advances in Psoriasis Treatment: Emerging Therapies and Future Directions
Psoriasis TreatmentAt the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, expert dermatologist Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD presented a masterful talk on Advances in Psoriasis Treatment: Emerging Therapies and Future Directions. He explored emerging therapies and future directions in psoriasis management. Since 2004, the FDA has approved 14 novel systemic agents to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, 12 of which are biologics, an …
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