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 …
Hair Loss treatment
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 …
skin of color
JDD Buzz Series | GLP-1 Agonists and Isotretinoin
GLP-1 Agonists and IsotretinoinUse of GLP-1 agonists is becoming increasingly more common in the U.S. According to a 2024 poll, one in eight adults has at least tried this medication class. A brief communication published in the June Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shares concerns that could arise when a patient is concurrently on a GLP-1 agonist and isotretinoin. I interviewed author Travis W. Blalock, MD, FAAD, FACMS, dire …
GLP-1 Agonists and Isotretinoin
JDD Buzz Series | AI in Dermatology Residency Applications: A Program Director’s Perspective
AI in dermatologyApplicants for dermatology residency programs are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to write or enhance their personal statements, according to a study published in the May Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Is this ethical? Should applicants disclose AI usage? What role, if any, should AI have in applications for programs, positions, and grants? I interviewed Marjorie Mo …
AI in dermatology