Dark Spot Actives, Vitamin A Derivatives, and Cleansers: A Brief Review
Leslie Rank, PhD, Global Product Development Lead of Facial Treatment Products, and Rachel Bechtel, Senior Scientist on the Facial Cleansing Product & Process Innovation Team at Kenvue, spoke to dermatology residents at The George Washington University’s first Lab to Label Conference, about the formulation of popular products including dark spot actives, vitamin A derivatives, and cleansers. …
Leslie Rank, PhD, Global Product Development Lead of Facial Treatment Products, and Rachel Bechtel, Senior Scientist on the Facial Cleansing Product & Process Innovation Team at Kenvue, spoke to dermatology residents at The George Washington University’s first Lab to Label Conference, about the formulation of popular products including dark spot actives, vitamin A derivatives, and cleansers. … Continue reading "Dark Spot Actives, Vitamin A Derivatives, and Cleansers: A Brief Review"
Welcome to another installment of "From the JDD Podcast Vault" series! This week, we’re digging into a truly cautionary tale with the episode: Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines, hosted by Dr. Adam Friedman and featuring the ever-insightful Dr. Raj Chovatiya.
“Just put some salve on it.” Sounds harmless enough, right? But let’s pause and ask — what could possibl … 
Nivolumab, a programmed death-1 (PD-1) immune checkpoint inhibitor, is a cornerstone in the evolving field of immuno-oncology. Originally developed for advanced cancers, nivolumab functions by blocking PD-1–mediated immune suppression, thereby enhancing T-cell–mediated antitumor responses. In dermatology, its relevance has grown not only because of its utility in melanoma treatment and cutaneo … 
The U.S. Marine Corps’ tightened shaving rules could impact its service members with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), according to NBC News. Guidance issued in March says that a service member may be discharged from the Marines if PFB persists within a year while under a four-part treatment plan. Previously, Marines with PFB resistant to topical treatment were able to receive temporary or perman … 
A recent Allure article addressed pigmentary changes that can occur after an eczema flare in patients with skin of color. The resulting hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation can be more frustrating to patients than eczema itself.
I interviewed Rebecca Vasquez, MD, FAAD, associate professor with the UT Southwestern Medical Center Department of Dermatology. Dr. Vasquez will present on the miscel … 