Patient Buzz: Melasma Moustache | The Expert Weighs In
melasmaGood 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 …
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Baricitinib Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
BaricitinibBaricitinib (Olumiant®) is a once daily oral medication recently FDA approved for severe alopecia areata, which is defined as having a Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score of 50 or higher.1 JAK inhibitors are a relatively new class of drug demonstrating efficacy and safety in a range of inflammatory skin disorders. Emerging studies have highlighted baricitinib’s effectiveness for conditions l …
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Treating Redness and Facial Vessels with Lasers
rosaceaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Arisa Ortiz, director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Ortiz shares her tips in using lasers to treat rosacea and redness, which are common conditions she sees in her practice. Find out why setting patient expectations is especially important. Learn why looki …
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Medulloblastoma – Friday Pop Quiz 7/21/2023
  A 6-year-old child with a history of medulloblastoma presents for evaluation of lesions on his hands, as shown. He was previously seen for a basal cell carcinoma of the left distal forearm, which was excised. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation in this patient? A. Abdominal ultrasound B. Bone density scan C. Genetic counseling D. Hepato …
Patient Buzz: Stopping Filler | The Expert Weighs In
fillerAllure recently posted an article on what happens if a person stops getting filler. What should dermatologists recommend to their patients who want to stop using filler? How can dermatologists help prevent “filler fatigue”? For expert advice, I reached out to Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla. Have you noticed more of your patients lookin …
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