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From the JDD Podcast Vault | From Rags to Itches: The Evolution of Topical and Systemic Options for Pruritus

Welcome to another installment of our popular “From the JDD Podcast Vault” series! This week, we’re unraveling the fascinating story behind itch management with the episode: From Rags to Itches: The Evolution of Topical and Systemic Options for Pruritus, hosted by the ever-engaging Dr. Adam Friedman. We all know that urge—“Just scratch it!” But for …

JDD June 2025 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Acne & Rosacea

The June 2025 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology delivers a diverse and thought-provoking selection of studies that place a spotlight on acne and rosacea while spanning the latest innovations and clinical insights across the dermatology spectrum. This month’s editor’s picks feature new approaches to some of the field’s most common—and challenging—conditions, from acne-induced …

JDD Buzz Series | GLP-1 Agonists and Isotretinoin

Use 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 …

JDD Buzz Series | AI in Dermatology Residency Applications: A Program Director’s Perspective

Applicants 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 …

From the JDD Podcast Vault | Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines

Welcome to another installment of “From the JDD Podcast Vault” series! This week, we’re digging into a truly cautionary tale with the episode: Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines, hosted by Dr. Adam Friedman and featuring the ever-insightful Dr. Raj Chovatiya. “Just put some salve on it.” Sounds harmless enough, right? But let’s …

JDD Buzz Series | AI in Dermatology Residency Applications

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) programs such as ChatGPT is a source of controversy in academia, including in the college admissions process. Are applicants for dermatology residency programs using AI to write or enhance their personal statements, and if so, to what extent? A study published in the May Journal of Drugs in Dermatology …

From the JDD Podcast Vault: Evidence-Based Framing for Improving Treatment Adherence

Welcome to our newest blog series, From the JDD Podcast Vault, where we spotlight standout episodes from the JDD Dermatology Podcast, hosted by the always-engaging Dr. Adam Friedman. Each post will revisit compelling conversations that continue to educate, inspire, and provoke thought in dermatologic practice. In this featured episode, “Wondering About Words: Evidence-Based Framing for …

JDD May 2025 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Skin Cancer

This month’s Journal of Drugs in Dermatology issue brings forward a diverse collection of studies spanning surgical, medical, and therapeutic dermatology. The May Editor’s Pick presents a robust cost-effectiveness analysis on placental allograft use for same-day Mohs reconstruction, offering insights from more than 2,000 patients. Also featured are a systematic review of cylindrocarcinoma surgical outcomes, …

JDD April 2025 Issue Highlights: Innovation, Inclusion & Insight in Dermatology

This month’s Journal of Drugs in Dermatology issue is packed with groundbreaking studies and real-world insights spanning across age groups, skin types, and therapeutic categories. From improving dermatoporosis in older adults to exploring an acne management algorithm that smartly integrates acneceuticals, the April Editor’s Picks reflect dermatology’s evolving landscape. Highlights include a look into patient …

JDD Buzz Series | Social Media’s Impact on Hair Loss Information

Social media is a major source of medical information, including information about hair loss. How reliable is the hair loss material presented on social media, and how does this information impact patients? Those are some of the questions posed by researchers in a study published in the March Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. I interviewed …