JDD Corner

JDD Buzz Series | Skin of Color Representation in Pre-Clerkship Dermatology Curriculum

Medical 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 …

JDD July 2025 Issue Highlights

The July 2025 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology brings together another outstanding selection of articles, offering cutting-edge insights and real-world strategies across a diverse range of dermatology topics. This month’s editor’s highlights spotlight innovative approaches to photoprotection in melasma and photodamage, emerging non-pharmaceutical solutions for female hair loss, and nuanced management of …

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, …