Derm Topics

Bridging Dermatology and Medical Oncology: Immunotherapy in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)At the forefront of the evolving treatment landscape for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), Dr. David M. Miller—a board-certified internist, dermatologist, and medical oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital—delivered a highly informative lecture on the past, present, and future of immunotherapy for cSCC at ODAC 2025. With his unique expertise across three disciplines, Dr. Miller e …
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)
Patient Buzz Series: Laser Stacking
laser stackingThe consumer press places a greater emphasis on cosmetic procedures in the winter months, and this year is no exception. Forbes wrote about new skincare treatments to try, including Sofwave, which uses ultrasound to stimulate collagen and elastin. Miria, a new fractionated, non-ablative skin tightening and resurfacing treatment, was featured for its safety in darker skin tones. The article also co …
laser stacking
Nemolizumab Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
NemolizumabAtopic dermatitis and prurigo nodularis are chronic, life-altering diseases with a common feature of debilitating pruritus that significantly impacts our patients’ qualities of life. For those with resistant and extensive disease, dermatologists now have nemolizumab in our armamentarium, the first FDA approved IL-31 inhibitor. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look a …
Nemolizumab
Expert Insights | Lasers and Energy-Based Devices to Treat Pigmentary Disorders
pigmentary disordersPigmentary distress impacts people of all skin types, according to Dr. Gilly Munavalli, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Munavalli shares how to use lasers and energy-based devices to treat pigmentary disorders. Find out what Dr. Munaval …
pigmentary disorders
Cosmetic Procedures in Patients with Skin of Color: Cultural, Structural, and Biological Nuances
cosmetic proceduresIn dermatology, providing safe and effective cosmetic treatments for patients with skin of color requires a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. We are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Cheryl Burgess, founder of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, who has dedicated her career to advancing cosmetic dermatology for diverse populations. In her compelling and inf …
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