Hack the JAKs: Pragmatic Pearls for Pediatric Patients
JAK inhibitors have rapidly moved from investigational agents to important therapeutic options in pediatric dermatology, offering powerful control for conditions such as atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. Yet their rising use brings practical clinical questions about patient selection, dosing, monitoring, and long‑term safety—questions that are especially urgent when treating children, who …
JAK inhibitors have rapidly moved from investigational agents to important therapeutic options in pediatric dermatology, offering powerful control for conditions such as atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. Yet their rising use brings practical clinical questions about patient selection, dosing, monitoring, and long‑term safety—questions that are especially urgent when treating children, who … Continue reading "Hack the JAKs: Pragmatic Pearls for Pediatric Patients"
Knowing when and how to treat surgical scars is key in positive outcomes after dermatologic surgery. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. C. William Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon in Indianapolis. Watch as Dr. Hanke outlines how good surgical technique can help prevent scars. Learn the different options in the surgical scar tool kit. Find out whic … 
New Beauty and The New York Times recently posted articles on skin care after weight loss from GLP-1 agonists. Patients who have experienced significant weight loss are seeking skincare products and treatments to address their loose skin. Dermatologists are reporting an increase in patients with these concerns, and influencers on TikTok and Instagram are pushing a variety of products geared toward … 
Early and aggressive treatment options are needed to minimize the risk of scarring in lichen sclerosus and lichen planus, which are two of the most common vulvar inflammatory disorders that dermatologists treat. That’s according to Dr. Christina Kraus, director of gynecologic dermatology at the University of California, Irvine. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Confer … 
This month’s Patient Buzz Listing includes articles on different oils and juices for thinning hair. Marie Claire highlighted moringa oil, which has been used since ancient times and has made a comeback thanks to TikTok. Dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu says moringa oil has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties, which can help promote scalp and hair health. Women’s Health/MSN promoted rosema … 