Clascoterone Cream | Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
clascoteroneClascoterone cream is a novel topical therapeutic agent used to treat acne vulgaris through androgen inhibition. Other androgen inhibitors such as combined oral contraceptive pills and off-label spironolactone can lead to some unwanted side effects such as feminization, gynecomastia, and erectile dysfunction, making them unsuitable for male patients. Unlike other androgen inhibitors used to manage …
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It’s Mnemonic Monday! | Minocycline-Induced Hyperpigmentation
Minocycline induced hyperpigmentationOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember 3 types of minocycline induced hyperpigmentation with the following mnemonic: I HAVE SCARS ON MY SHIN FROM THE SUN SCAR: Type I minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration in sites of prior inflammation or scars) SHIN: Type II minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration on the shins) SUN: Type III minocycline induced hyp …
Minocycline induced hyperpigmentation
ANSWER | Minocycline-Induced Hyperpigmentation
The correct answer is C. Increased staining on both Fontana Masson and Perls stain Correct Answer Explanation The patient has Type 2 minocycline-associated hyperpigmentation. Three types of minocycline-associated hyperpigmentation are generally described. The first is blue-black discoloration appearing in areas of prior skin injury, such as acne scars. The second type is a blue-gray discolo …
Journal Buzz: Botulinum Toxin for Hidradenitis Suppurativa | The Expert Weighs In
botulinum toxinBotulinum toxin is a safe and potentially effective treatment alternative in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) patients who are resistant to standard therapies, according to the authors of a systematic review published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. How does this review add to the conversation about new treatments for HS? In which HS patients might dermatologists consider botulinum toxin as …
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Skincare Mondays | Personalizing Acne Care to Improve Clinical Outcomes and Compliance
ACNEAcne has profound effects on patients physically and psychologically. Acne is the most common inflammatory dermatosis seen by Dermatologists with profound effects on patients both physically and psychologically.1 Although extensive research and evidence-based guidelines exist for treatment, most are based on short term randomized controlled trials, leaving a gap in understanding the longer-ter …
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