How to Diagnose and Treat Hypopigmentation with Dr. Hamzavi
hypopigmentationNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi, dermatologist with Henry Ford Health and associate professor of dermatology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Hamzavi addresses how to diagnose and treat hypopigmentation, a catch-all for pigmentary conditions where the pigment is not too dark or complete …
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Patient Buzz: Using Lasers for Acne Scars | The Expert Weighs In
acne scarsCosmopolitan recently posted an article, "Lasers for Acne Scars: How They Work and the Best Treatments to Try Right Now.” What can lasers do now for acne scars, and what developments are on the horizon? For expert advice, I reached out to Dallas dermatologist DiAnne Davis, MD, FAAD, who will be part of a panel discussion on lasers and energy-based devices to treat acne scars at the ODAC D …
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Lasers as First-Line Therapy for Scars
Lasers for scarsSome of the most rewarding patients to help in dermatology are those who struggle with keloids and scars. The field remains an area of active research, and we are continually learning about the pathogenesis and optimal treatment modalities of scars. On Day 1 of the 2021 Skin of Color Update virtual conference, we were fortunate to hear from Dr. Jill Waibel MD, a world-recognized leader and innovat …
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Eflornithine Hydrochloride Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
eflornithineMillions of patients experience unwanted facial hair, severely impacting their quality of life. Laser hair removal is often the treatment of choice, but this therapy is uncomfortable, requires multiple treatments, and risks pigmentary changes. Therefore, an effective topical therapy for reduction of unwanted hair is a valuable addition to our therapeutic repertoire. We continue our series, Therape …
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Pop Quiz #124
The correct answer is C. Neurocutaneous melanosis. This is a giant congenital melanocytic nevus (GCMN), which is associated with neurocutaneous melanosis. GCMN overlying the spinal column and skull or multiple satellite lesions can be associated with neurocutaneous melanosis (symptoms of increased cranial pressure, spinal cord compression or leptomeningeal melanoma) Symptomatic neurocutane …
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