Recent Notable & Newsworthy Drug Approvals in Medical Dermatology
MEDICAL DERMATOLOGYThe past year has been an extraordinary time in drug approvals in medical dermatology, especially the approval of treatments that impact patients with skin of color, according to Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, co-chair of Skin of Color Update. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Alexis, who is also vice-chair for diversity and inclusion for the Weill Cornell Medica …
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Latest Research in the Use of Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery for Pigmentary Disorders
Laser Assisted Drug Delivery (LADD)There are lots of tools in the tool box that dermatology clinicians can use in laser-assisted drug delivery (LADD), according to Dr. Jill Waibel, chief of dermatology at Baptist Hospital and clinical voluntary assistant professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Waibel shares one of the heroes of LADD used to prevent and treat hyperpigmentation. Learn how a drug u …
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Expert Insights | Lasers and Energy-Based Devices to Treat Pigmentary Disorders
pigmentary disordersPigmentary distress impacts people of all skin types, according to Dr. Gilly Munavalli, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Munavalli shares how to use lasers and energy-based devices to treat pigmentary disorders. Find out what Dr. Munaval …
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Cosmetic Procedures in Patients with Skin of Color: Cultural, Structural, and Biological Nuances
cosmetic proceduresIn dermatology, providing safe and effective cosmetic treatments for patients with skin of color requires a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. We are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Cheryl Burgess, founder of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, who has dedicated her career to advancing cosmetic dermatology for diverse populations. In her compelling and inf …
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Co-occurring Melanoma in an Active Area of Vitiligo in Skin of Color
vitiligo The association between vitiligo and melanoma is complex. While the incidence of vitiligo in patients with melanoma is higher, the risk for the reverse, ie, the development of melanoma in a patient with vitiligo, is thought to be decreased. This report presents a case of melanoma developing on a non-sun-exposed site in a patient with skin of color and untreated vitiligo. It emphasizes the need …
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