Skin Treatment – Friday Pop Quiz 12/8/2023
What is the first-line treatment for the condition pictured? A. Topical corticosteroids B. Topical retinoids C. Antihistamines D. Topical azoles E. Topical mupirocin To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner    Adam Smith’s famous book, The Wealth of Nations, published in Great Britai …
Effectiveness & Safety of RF Microneedling and PRP in Treating Pigmentary Disorders
microneedlingNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium interviewed Dr. Robyn Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, FL. Watch as Dr. Siperstein explains how modalities such as microneedling can both increase and decrease pigment. Listen as she shares tips on getting the desired pigmentary effect. Hear about her pilot studies on combination therapies t …
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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 …
Pathogenesis of Pruritus – Friday Pop Quiz 12/1/2023
          An increased level of which of the following proteins is most implicated in the pathogenesis of pruritus in the patient’s condition? A. Defensin B. Histamine C. Interleukin-2 D. Interleukin-31 E. Transforming growth factor-beta To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by …