Alitretinoin Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
alitretinoinAlitretinoin (9-cis-retinoic acid) is a naturally occurring endogenous retinoid that in gel form is FDA approved for AIDs-related localized cutaneous Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS)1. As compared to other topical retinoids, alitretinoin is unique in that it binds to all known intracellular retinoid receptors (RARs and RXRs), allowing it to exert anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects, particularly usefu …
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Patient Buzz Series: Flaxseed Mask as a Natural Botox Alternative?
botox alternativeAs a dermatologist, you may roll your eyes at one of the latest TikTok trends. The co-founder of an online wellness community recently shared a recipe for a “Botox that you can make at home,” according to In the Know, a Yahoo! News outlet. Her hack is a DIY mask made of flaxseed and water. In the Know shared the posts with a dermatologist who pointed out the false claims made in the TikTok vid …
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JDD December 2023 Issue Highlights
Welcome to the December 2023 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), where cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of dermatology take center stage. This issue brings together a diverse array of original articles, case reports, brief communications, and letters to the editor and delves into the latest developments, therapeutic breakthroughs, and cl …
Friday Pop Quiz #247
The correct answer is E. Pregnancy. This is a pyogenic granuloma. In pregnancy, the lesion occurs most frequently over the buccal mucosa and gingivae. Pyogenic granulomas commonly appear within the nail apparatus, where they may be periungual or subungual, and often follow penetrating trauma. Other common causes of pyogenic granuloma of the nail include ingrown toenails, systemic drugs ( …
Cicatricial Alopecias: Practical Pearls for Challenging Diagnoses
cicatricial alopeciasAt ODAC 2023, we had the opportunity to learn about cicatricial alopecias from renowned dermatologist and hair expert Dr. Amy McMichael, Professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. First, we considered a framework to check for cicatricial alopecias. This is particularly important because if we can identify cicatricial alopecia, we can make sure we are treating the rig …
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