Off-Label Treatments for Papulosquamous Diseases: Insights from Dr. Adam Friedman
Papulosquamous DiseasesAt the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, we had the privilege of hearing from Dr. Adam Friedman, a renowned expert in dermatology and the chair of the department of dermatology at the George Washington, as he shared his expert insights into the evolving landscape of off-label treatments for challenging dermatologic conditions. Dr. Friedman addressed the complexities of managing conditions such as …
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Colchicine Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Colchicine, a microtubule polymerization inhibitor, was first described for use in treating joint pain and swelling in ancient Egypt and has since become a mainstay in the medical management of gout. Beyond its indicated uses, it has numerous off-label dermatologic applications, particularly for neutrophilic and autoimmune conditions. As a potent anti-inflammatory, colchicine requires careful lab …
Friday Pop quiz #317
The correct answer is C. Initiate oral itraconazole.  Trichophyton indotineae has emerged as a novel dermatophyte species associated with recalcitrant infections. While T. indotineae is most prevalent in South Asia and the UK, it has now spread to many parts of the world and is rapidly becoming a global health concern. This pathogen exhibits a high rate of mutations in the squalene epoxidase ( …
JDD February 2025 Editor’s Picks
JDDThe February 2025 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology brings a fresh wave of clinical insights and innovative research to the dermatology community. This edition highlights new perspectives on minoxidil adherence, groundbreaking findings in keloid and hypertrophic scar risk factors, and expert consensus on deucravacitinib for plaque psoriasis. Readers will also discover updates on non- …
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Patient Buzz Series: Laser Stacking
laser stackingThe consumer press places a greater emphasis on cosmetic procedures in the winter months, and this year is no exception. Forbes wrote about new skincare treatments to try, including Sofwave, which uses ultrasound to stimulate collagen and elastin. Miria, a new fractionated, non-ablative skin tightening and resurfacing treatment, was featured for its safety in darker skin tones. The article also co …
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