Derm Topics

Patient Buzz Series: Botox for Acne
Botox for AcneWhile botulinum toxin is well-known as a treatment for acne scars, an article by Women’s Health profiles a lesser known approach: using botulinum toxin for preventing and treating acne. The article focuses on delivery of botulinum toxin via an Aquagold microinfusion treatment. Tiny channels are created in the skin’s superficial layers to deliver botulinum toxin and other beneficial ingredients …
Botox for Acne
Abrocitinib Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Abrocitinib Therapeutic Cheat SheetAbrocitinib is an oral, once-daily selective Janus kinase 1 (JAK1) inhibitor approved for moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis. It can provide rapid improvement in pruritus and skin disease and is a useful treatment option for many patients. As an oral medication, it may also be preferred by patients who want to avoid injections. When prescribing abrocitinib, it is important to discuss laboratory …
Abrocitinib Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Diagnosing and Managing Vulvar Dermatoses
diagnosing and managing vulvar dermatosesEmily Murphy, MD, FAAD, is committed to improving care for vulvar dermatoses, which is why she founded the Vulvar Health Program at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Murphy shares what her clinical experience has taught her about diagnosing and managing vulvar der …
diagnosing and managing vulvar dermatoses
From the ODAC Poster Hall | Fractional LADD for Non-Surgical Treatment of Superficial Skin Cancer
non-surgical skin cancer treatmentSurgery is the gold standard for skin cancer treatment, but sometimes surgery isn’t the best option. Perhaps the patient isn’t healthy enough or the patient simply refuses to go under the knife. Topical therapy is an alternative, but patient compliance is a concern. Enter fractional laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD): a non-surgical approach that enhances penetration of topical treatments, le …
non-surgical skin cancer treatment
Key Steps for Conducting a Hair & Scalp Exam
Hair and Scalp ExamRonda S. Farah, MD, FAAD, knows the impact of hair and scalp disorders on patients’ quality of life. Dr. Farah is an associate of professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota and founder of Alluma Dermatology. For Dr. Farah, quality care begins with a thorough hair and scalp exam. In this Next Steps in Derm video interview, conducted in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference …
Hair and Scalp Exam