JDD Buzz Series | The Burden of Melasma
A study in the August Journal of Drugs in Dermatology addressed the burden of melasma – the populations most prone to melasma and the comorbidities associated with it. According to the study’s authors, a deeper understanding of the associations of race, ethnicity and comorbidities can help dermatologists determine which patients are at risk of developing melasma and as well as potential new pa …
A study in the August Journal of Drugs in Dermatology addressed the burden of melasma – the populations most prone to melasma and the comorbidities associated with it. According to the study’s authors, a deeper understanding of the associations of race, ethnicity and comorbidities can help dermatologists determine which patients are at risk of developing melasma and as well as potential new pa … 
Nail disorders can be very troubling for patients. From onycholysis to paronychia to ingrown nails, dermatology clinicians can see a variety of common nail disorders in their patients. So what are some tried and true ways to treat nail disorders? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Molly Hinshaw, professor of dermatology, … 
There’s a new moniker for facial puffiness: “cortisol face.” As described in an article in Parade, cortisol face is a catch-all term for facial swelling due to elevated cortisol levels. The term became popular on TikTok to describe facial puffiness, roundness, and redness or flushing. Physicians quoted in the article pointed out the benefits of cortisol and recommended people talk to their d … 
Dermatologists need to be more visible in treating chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared what to consider when approaching a hive or hive-like patient. Hear the burden that patients with CSU face. Find out the first-line tr … 
WebMD recently posted an article, “Got a Zit, Eat Your Salmon,” which highlighted a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology on the role omega-3 fatty acids may play in preventing and treating acne. Should dermatologists address omega-3 fatty acid supplementation with their acne patients? What’s the latest in diet and acne?
For an expert’s take, I reached out to Vivian Shi, MD, di … 