Patient Buzz Series: Facial Acids as Deodorant
Subbing facial cleanser for your deodorant is one of the latest TikTok crazes that’s making headlines in the consumer press. Videos on social media claim that acids such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid are effective in killing the bacteria that causes body odor. However, dermatologists point out that it’s the combination of bacteria and sweat that leads to body odor, so people also should …
Subbing facial cleanser for your deodorant is one of the latest TikTok crazes that’s making headlines in the consumer press. Videos on social media claim that acids such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid are effective in killing the bacteria that causes body odor. However, dermatologists point out that it’s the combination of bacteria and sweat that leads to body odor, so people also should … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Facial Acids as Deodorant"
With a special focus on the topic of psoriasis, check out highlights from the August issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) straight from the JDD Editor’s desk:
Consensus Statements on the Use of Corticosteroid-Containing Topical Medications in Psoriasis delves into the expert guidance provided by the Psoriasis Expert Group (PEG), encompassing nine crucial statements that offer com … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Amy McMichael, professor and chair of the department of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, about her approach to recognizing, diagnosing and treating psoriasis in diverse skin tones. Watch as Dr. McMichael shares why psoriasis workups in patients with skin of color should be different. Don’t pro … 
A 60-year-old man presents with a tendency to flush combined with a background of persistent facial erythema. On exam, you notice a background of telangiectasias. He has maximized treatment with topical and oral medications and is considering laser treatment for his prominent blood vessels. Which is the laser of choice for this patient’s condition?
A. Pulsed dye laser
B. KTP laser
C … 
Good Housekeeping recently posted an article on how to treat a melasma moustache. What should dermatology clinicians know about treating melasma on the upper lip? What are some up and coming melasma treatments that dermatology clinicians should be aware of?
For expert advice, I reached out to Jennifer Rullan, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist in Chula Vista, Ca.
How common is melasma on the upper l …