Derm Topics

Skincare Mondays | 1 Year Study Shows Retinol Benefits Do Not Plateau
Retinol BenefitsRetinoids are a mainstay of dermatologic therapy. When properly formulated, retinoids available over the counter offer consumers an easily accessible, reasonably priced option.  Retinol has been shown to improve fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, skin roughness, and the appearance of photoaged skin in short term studies. This study looks at the efficacy and safety of continued use of a s …
Retinol Benefits
Collagen Type – Friday Pop Quiz 11/4/2022
Antibodies mediated towards what collagen type leads to the condition depicted in the image? A. Type 1 collagen B. Type 2 collagen C. Type 3 collagen D. Type 4 collagen E. Type 5 collagen To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
Approaches to the Aging Face: Setting the Stage and Managing Expectations
AGING FACEIn case you missed it, the 17th Annual Women’s & Pediatric Dermatology Symposium offered dermatologists a practical approach to treat and evaluate the “aging face.” Dr. Jacqueline Watchmaker, a dermatologist from Scottsdale, Arizona, and cosmetic dermatology extraordinaire, discussed her approach to helping patients feel and look their best. Read on for a full summary of this session! …
AGING FACE
Sensory Innervation – Friday Pop Quiz 10/27/2022
The sensory innervation to the location of this basal cell carcinoma would be which of the following? A. V1 (ophthalmic nerve) B. V2 (maxillary nerve) C. V3 (mandibular nerve) D. Zygomatic branch of the facial nerve E. Buccal branch of the facial nerve To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-R …
Dutasteride Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) is one of the most common forms of hair loss and represents a frequently faced disabling concern in dermatology visits. Targeting the 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) pathway has been shown to be an efficacious mechanism of action, with finasteride being the only systemic FDA-approved drug to treat male AGA. Recently, its sister drug, dutasteride, has been increasingly utili …