JDD February 2024 Issue Highlights
Explore the February 2024 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology! Discover groundbreaking research on topics such as novel treatments for melasma, advancements in psoriasis management, gene expression profile (GEP) testing for squamous cell carcinoma, pediatric vitiligo, and many more! Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights from leading dermatology experts. Straight from the Editor …
Explore the February 2024 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology! Discover groundbreaking research on topics such as novel treatments for melasma, advancements in psoriasis management, gene expression profile (GEP) testing for squamous cell carcinoma, pediatric vitiligo, and many more! Stay ahead of the curve with the latest insights from leading dermatology experts. Straight from the Editor … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Hilary Baldwin, a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Center in Morristown, N.J. and Brooklyn, N.Y. Diagnosing rosacea in patients with skin of color can be a learning experience as the disease may be more challenging to recognize in richly pigmented skin. Find out why … 
A 41-year-old woman presents for evaluation of lesions on her face as shown. She previously noticed small bumps on her face in affected areas 3 weeks ago, after which she used desonide ointment daily for roughly 2 weeks with expansion of the affected areas. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of the patient?
A. Oral tetracycline
B. Patch testing
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JDD authors present the case of a 38-year-old male who reported to their practice with multiple newly developed halos around 26 existing nevi on his trunk. The halo nevi developed after the patient, who lived in the northeast, spent 2 months on a lake in Alabama, with intense heat and sun exposure. This case is remarkable in that it points to ultraviolet exposure as one instigating factor in the … 
Tweens and teens are now crazed about skin care products, posting videos on social media about their multi-step skincare routines and love of Sephora. According to Good Morning America, #tweenskincare has more than 49 million views on TikTok.
Dermatologists warn that the products chosen aren’t just expensive, but they may be harmful to a child’s skin. In a Good Morning America segment, Dr. …