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JDD Buzz Series | Trichologic Evaluations at Head Spas
Trichologic Evaluations at Head SpasA new type of spa is popping up in major U.S. cities. Head spas provide a mix of spa treatments for the scalp and hair as well as potentially therapeutic treatments for dermatologic conditions that affect the scalp. Some head spas offer consultation with a trichology professional, which may include trichoscopic imaging. Dermatologists say patients are now bringing their trichoscopic images take …
Trichologic Evaluations at Head Spas
JDD Buzz Series | Insurance Coverage of Hair Loss Treatments
Hair Loss treatmentDermatologists have several prescription treatment options for hair loss, including minoxidil, spironolactone, finasteride, and latanoprost. Yet despite the commonality of hair loss, insurance coverage of hair loss treatments is rare. An editorial published in the August Journal of Drugs in Dermatology assesses the differences in insurance coverage of these hair loss medications. I interviewed …
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JDD September 2025 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Aesthetic Treatments
AESTHETIC TREATMENTSWelcome to “JDD September 2025 Issue Highlights,” your guided tour through this month’s must-read studies, curated by the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Editorial Team. This issue features a Special Focus on Aesthetic Treatments alongside cutting-edge research in novel pharmacotherapies, advanced procedural techniques, and safety assessments. Whether you’re dialing in volumization with po …
AESTHETIC TREATMENTS
Alopecia Universalis: Never Give Up?
alopecia universalisINTRODUCTION Alopecia universalis is a type of alopecia areata (AA) characterized by total body hair loss. The mechanism of this loss is primarily due to autoimmune disruption of the hair follicle. AA has historically been treated with corticosteroids, minoxidil, and other immune therapies that possess limited efficacy with high recurrence rates and adverse effects.1 However, in recent years the …
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JDD Buzz Series | Skin of Color Representation in Pre-Clerkship Dermatology Curriculum
skin of colorMedical school dermatology curriculum is known for its lack of representation of images of skin of color. A letter to the editor published in the July Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shows the effects on diagnostic accuracy, perception, and confidence when one medical school took action to make its pre-clerkship dermatology curriculum more diverse. I interviewed authors Dahyeon (Esther) Kim, a …
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