Hydroquinone Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Hydroquinone is the most commonly used depigmentation agent and is a first-line treatment for melasma.1Hydroquinone was available previously in over-the-counter products and is currently available in prescription formulations with common concentration ranges of 0.4 to 5%. Prescription strengths available in the United States include hydroquinone 2% and 4% cream and hydroquinone 2% gel.2,3 In Septe …
Hydroquinone is the most commonly used depigmentation agent and is a first-line treatment for melasma.1Hydroquinone was available previously in over-the-counter products and is currently available in prescription formulations with common concentration ranges of 0.4 to 5%. Prescription strengths available in the United States include hydroquinone 2% and 4% cream and hydroquinone 2% gel.2,3 In Septe … 
Atopic Dermatitis Pathogenesis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease for which common symptoms are rash, itch, dryness, and redness. AD is a perfect example of what happens when skin barrier homeostasis is not maintained. In AD, the lipids that comprise the skin barrier are reduced in chain length compared with healthy skin, resulting in poor barrier function and increased … 
This is child's finger represents a localized inflammatory lesion resulting from an abnormal response to cold. What may be associated with this condition?
A. Osteoma cutis
B. Diabetes
C. Lupus
D. Calcinosis cutis
E. Cryoglobulins
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Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Adam Friedman (Professor and Chair of Dermatology who serves as Associate Residency Program Director, Director of Translational Research, and Director of the Supportive Oncodermatology Program in the GW Department of Dermatology) about the latest in Atopic Dermatitis (AD). Watch as he discu … 
Acne scarring affects many of our acne patients and can lead to a great impact on quality of life and self-esteem. Treating acne scars aggressively in skin of color patients can be challenging, given the risk of side effects associated with different procedures. In her lecture entitled: Combining Lasers & Treatments for Acne Scars in Patients with Skin of Color – This is How I Do It, Dr. DiA …