Moisturizer Formulation Design: Art and Science
This 3-part series will discuss the myriad ingredients that are utilized in moisturizer formulas. It will describe the ways in which formulas can be engineered to create specific, desired outcomes, and debunk some of the long-standing myths that have pervaded the industry. This understanding is crucial for those who are recommending products to consumers or patients.
Moisturizers provide sign …
This 3-part series will discuss the myriad ingredients that are utilized in moisturizer formulas. It will describe the ways in which formulas can be engineered to create specific, desired outcomes, and debunk some of the long-standing myths that have pervaded the industry. This understanding is crucial for those who are recommending products to consumers or patients.
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Do your patients’ questions ever leave you at a loss for words?
Is a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) moisturizer worth the cost? Can stone tools lift and sculpt the face? Does “drinkable retinol” improve aging skin?
Be ready for your patients’ odd-ball questions by checking out this listing of recent articles in the consumer press.
Allure: Dermatologists’ best skin care tips
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Despite being one of the more common reasons for consulting a dermatologist, the diagnosis and management of atypical nevi remain nuanced and can often be challenging. I had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Jean Bolognia on her approach to atypical nevi, and walked away with many pearls to share.
1. Identify the patient’s signature nevus and come up with a plan.
Sometimes it can be overwhelmi … 
Hydrogen peroxide is often chosen for treatment of which of the following?
A) Cleaning a chronic wound on the lower extremity
B) Treatment of a chronic venous ulcer
C) Post-operative follow-up of a full thickness skin graft with a bolster
D) Cutaneous fungal infections
E) Acne vulgaris
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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Below are the issue highlights and Editor Picks for the April issue of JDD!
Observational Study of Clindamycin Phosphate and Tretinoin Gel for the Treatment of Acne shows improvement in both facial acne and quality of life.
The addition of Apremilast to topical therapy significantly improves moderate plaque plaque-type psoriasis in Use of Apremilast in Patients Who Are Dissatisfied With Stab …