Derm Topics

Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery | Practical Pearls from the Expert
LADLaser-assisted drug delivery (LAD) is a new method of locally delivering treatments for some skin disorders. Dr. Jill Waibel, Subsection Chief of Dermatology at Baptist Hospital of Miami, shared pearls in the emerging technique at the inaugural Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium. Continue reading this article for more information on this novel therapy. The basics of laser-assisted delivery …
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Patient Buzz Series: Facial Acids as Deodorant
Facial AcidsSubbing facial cleanser for your deodorant is one of the latest TikTok crazes that’s making headlines in the consumer press. Videos on social media claim that acids such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid are effective in killing the bacteria that causes body odor. However, dermatologists point out that it’s the combination of bacteria and sweat that leads to body odor, so people also should …
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My Approach to Recognizing, Diagnosing and Treating Psoriasis in Diverse Skin Tones
PSORIASISNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Amy McMichael, professor and chair of the department of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, about her approach to recognizing, diagnosing and treating psoriasis in diverse skin tones. Watch as Dr. McMichael shares why psoriasis workups in patients with skin of color should be different. Don’t pro …
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Patient Buzz: Melasma Moustache | The Expert Weighs In
melasmaGood Housekeeping recently posted an article on how to treat a melasma moustache. What should dermatology clinicians know about treating melasma on the upper lip? What are some up and coming melasma treatments that dermatology clinicians should be aware of? For expert advice, I reached out to Jennifer Rullan, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist in Chula Vista, Ca. How common is melasma on the upper l …
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Baricitinib Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
BaricitinibBaricitinib (Olumiant®) is a once daily oral medication recently FDA approved for severe alopecia areata, which is defined as having a Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score of 50 or higher.1 JAK inhibitors are a relatively new class of drug demonstrating efficacy and safety in a range of inflammatory skin disorders. Emerging studies have highlighted baricitinib’s effectiveness for conditions l …
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