JDD November 2024 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Lasers, Light Sources, and Devices
LASERS The November Journal of Drugs in Dermatology Editor's Picks spotlight the dynamic intersection of Lasers, Light Sources, and Devices in dermatology, featuring a mix of insightful studies and discussions. This month’s selections include an intriguing national survey capturing over 190 dermatologists' perspectives on the role of AI chatbots in dermatology, examining the potential applica …
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Patient Buzz: Omega-3s and Acne | The Expert Weighs In
omega-3 fatty acidsWebMD recently posted an article, “Got a Zit, Eat Your Salmon,” which highlighted a study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology on the role omega-3 fatty acids may play in preventing and treating acne. Should dermatologists address omega-3 fatty acid supplementation with their acne patients? What’s the latest in diet and acne? For an expert’s take, I reached out to Vivian Shi, MD, di …
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Friday Pop Quiz #287
The correct answer is E. PAPA syndrome. PAPA syndrome represents a constellation of associated conditions including pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangerosum, and acne. The image shows a classic ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum with an undermined violaceous gray border. Re-epithelialization occurs from the margins and the ulcer heal usually with an atrophic cribriform pigmented scar. Although …
Patient Buzz Series: Anti-Sunscreen Movement
sunscreenAnother summer means another season for dermatologists in battling sunscreen misinformation, which is a tougher job nowadays thanks to social media. The anti-sunscreen movement, as chronicled by CBS News, is especially influencing young people. Dermatologists are responding by trying to set the record straight on the safety of sunscreen ingredients and the benefits of wearing sunscreen. Dermatolog …
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Best Clinical Practices in Treating Psoriasis Patients with Skin of Color
PsoriasisNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. George Han, associate professor of dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. There’s a lot of nuance in diagnosing psoriasis in darker skin tones, according to Dr. Han. Learn three components to consider, and why you might want to introduce systemic therapies earlier in this …
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