Derm Topics

Sodium Sulfacetamide-Sulfur Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Sodium Sulfacetamide-Sulfur cheat sheetSulfur–sulfacetamide is a long-standing topical therapy in dermatology valued for its combined antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and keratolytic effects. It is commonly used for several conditions including acne vulgaris, papulopustular rosacea, and seborrheic dermatitis. Although newer targeted therapies are often preferred for rosacea, sulfur–sulfacetamide remains a practical option, especia …
Sodium Sulfacetamide-Sulfur cheat sheet
Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients with Skin of Color: Emerging Therapies and Strategies for Effective Management
hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) remains one of the most challenging chronic inflammatory diseases seen in dermatology.  At the 2025 Skin Of Color Update conference in New York City, Dr. Tiffany Mayo led a case-based discussion on emerging therapies and management strategies for HS, with an emphasis on patients with skin of color. HS affects between 0.1-4% of the population and is more common in …
hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
Diagnosing and Treating Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis in Patients With Skin of Color
PsoriasisDr. Mona Shahriari, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, encourages clinicians to broaden their psoriasis color palette. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Shahriari, who outlined how to diagnose psoriasis in patients with darker skin tones. Learn the domains of psoriatic arthritis and how that knowledge can …
Psoriasis
Patient Buzz Series: How to Use PDRN Products
PDRNPDRN is one of the hottest new skincare ingredients, and it’s commonly known from its source – salmon sperm. Products with PDRN are expected to rise in popularity in 2026. Marie Claire posted a primer on PDRN products and how to maximize their benefits. Dermatologist Dr. Deborah Longwill says PDRN products improve hydration and skin barrier repair, and are helpful in the recovery process after …
PDRN
From the SOCU Poster Hall | Vulvar Dermatoses Among Women With Skin of Color
vulvar dermatosesVulvar dermatoses are commonly underdiagnosed in women with skin of color, and culture plays a role. Certain communities of color view vulvar concerns with shame or as evidence of moral impurity, leading women to delay seeking care. Structural and educational barriers can also influence how a woman obtains medical care for her vulvar concerns and even what she shares with the clinician. In additio …
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