Over-the-Counter Acne Management: A Comprehensive Update
The management of acne vulgaris has long included a balance between prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) therapies. OTC therapies are typically first-line treatment for most patients, and may be all that is needed to control less severe acne. At the recent Lab to Label Conference, Dr. Hilary Baldwin, a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Cente …
The management of acne vulgaris has long included a balance between prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) therapies. OTC therapies are typically first-line treatment for most patients, and may be all that is needed to control less severe acne. At the recent Lab to Label Conference, Dr. Hilary Baldwin, a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Cente … Continue reading "Over-the-Counter Acne Management: A Comprehensive Update"
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 cyl … 
What test should be performed for our patient with the hair loss pictured?
A. Serum zinc level
B. RPR
C. ESR and CRP
D. Serum copper level
E. Free and total testosterone levels
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Dermoscopy is an essential tool that every dermatology resident should master during training. The dedicated learning time in residency allows you to familiarize yourself with key dermoscopic features, enabling you to make more confident decisions about which lesions to biopsy and which ones to leave alone. Mastering dermoscopy early on will help you avoid unnecessary biopsies, ensuring patient sa … 
Laser end points are important guides for safety and effectiveness, especially in patients with skin of color, according to E. Victor Ross, MD, FAAD. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Ross, a dermatologist with Scripps Health in San Diego. Watch as he outlines end points for a few laser procedures and shares what you don’t want to see. Find out why Dr …