Botulinum Toxin in the Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Raynaud’s Phenomenon
Raynaud’s phenomenon is an exaggerated physiological response of blood vessels in the distal extremities to emotional stress and cold. It can be idiopathic or secondary to a connective tissue disorder, such as scleroderma or systemic lupus erythematosus. Treatment for Raynaud’s phenomenon consists primarily of lifestyle modifications; if unsuccessful, pharmacotherapy with dihydropyridine calci …
Raynaud’s phenomenon is an exaggerated physiological response of blood vessels in the distal extremities to emotional stress and cold. It can be idiopathic or secondary to a connective tissue disorder, such as scleroderma or systemic lupus erythematosus. Treatment for Raynaud’s phenomenon consists primarily of lifestyle modifications; if unsuccessful, pharmacotherapy with dihydropyridine calci … Continue reading "Botulinum Toxin in the Long-Term Treatment of Refractory Raynaud’s Phenomenon"
When treating Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V, and VI, it is important to recognize differences in common adverse events that may be experienced. In patients of color, hyperpigmentation is a primary concern. This article will discuss various causes of hyperpigmentation after dermal filler injections in patients of color as well as management strategies.
There is increasing racial and ethnic div … 
During the 2021 Skin of Color Update Virtual Conference, Dr. Hassan Galadari provided a highly anticipated lecture in which he discussed prevention and management of complications with dermal filler injections.
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The different types of dermal filers, shown above in Table 1, have been associated with a variety of c … 
During the 2021 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, Dr. Jeremy Green, Clinical Assistant Professor of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Dermatologist at Skin Associates of South Florida shared PRO TIPS for RF microneedling during his panel presentation “RF technologies, Making sense of it all”
Dr. Green loves RF microneedling for skin tightening/rhytides, … 
JDD authors Samuel S. Kassirer BA, Robert H. Gotkin MD, and Deborah S. Sarnoff MD present the first reported case of rhinophyma in a 62-year-old Fitzpatrick V female patient who was successfully treated with one session of fractional CO2 laser resurfacing. This case highlights the successful use of the fractional CO2 laser to treat rhinophyma in darker skin types (Fitzpatrick IV–VI) and undersco … 