JDD June 2023 Issue Highlights
acneThe June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) features original articles with topics ranging from pediatric acne, rosacea, androgenetic alopecia, precision medicine, infantile hemangiomas, and many more.  Check out this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s desk: The Many Faces of Pediatric Acne: A Practical Algorithm for Treatment, Maintenance Therapy, and …
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Friday Pop Quiz #219
The correct answer is F. Use topical corticosteroid until clear. The patient has findings classic for atopic dermatitis. However, the treatment course to date has been insufficient with only 4 days of steroid application with a weaker topical corticosteroid. Therefore, the patient’s best course of action is to use a topical corticosteroid for a longer trial prior to considering further th …
Disorders of Depigmentation: Focus on Vitiligo
vitiligoAt the 2023 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, we were lucky to learn about the management of vitiligo from the renowned researcher and clinician, Dr.  John Harris, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Massachusetts. When a new patient with vitiligo presents to my clinic, I always pull out my phone to consult Dr. Harris’ treatment protocol – I am sure I …
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Friday Pop Quiz #216
  The correct answer is B. Promotes aggregation and disulfide bonding of keratin filaments in a calcium-dependent process. The case describes atopic dermatitis, which is associated with mutation in filaggrin. Filaggrin stands for filament aggregating protein. It is a major structural protein in the stratum corneum. Filaggrin is produced as the precursor, profilaggrin, which consists …
JDD April 2023 Issue Highlights
The April issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) includes the perfect blend of original articles, features, and case reports,  with topics ranging from hormonal therapy in hidradenitis suppurativa, private equity in dermatology, vitiligo and its associated comorbidities, novel topical products for facial dyschromia, and many more.  Check out this month’s issue highlights straight …
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