Is Differin Gel an Anti-Aging Secret? The Expert Weighs In
Differin anti-aging gel for wrinkles and fine linesYahoo! Lifestyle recently wrote an article naming Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) the “best drugstore anti-aging product.” But should dermatologists recommend an over-the-counter (OTC)  acne product to help patients with their fine lines and wrinkles?  For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Fran Cook-Bolden, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Health …
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Tips for Attending Your First AAD Meeting
AAD MeetingWith the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting (often referred to as just "AAD") in Denver at the end of March, excitement is in the air! Without a doubt the Super Bowl of dermatology conferences, AAD can be an accelerating and even career-shaping experience, but the first time it can be equally overwhelming. Whether you are a medical student exploring dermatology or a first-year resident …
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Sun Protection 2.0: Advances in UV Filters, Blue Light Defense, & Beyond
Sun protectionAt the 2026 ODAC Dermatology Conference in Orlando, Dr. Misty Eleryan, Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology at George Washington University and Director of Mohs Surgery and Cutaneous Oncology at Chosen Dermatology in Los Angeles, California, presented her talk “Sun Protection 2.0: Advances in UV Filters, Blue Light Defense, & Beyond” which detailed new developments in our understand …
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Melanonychia: Clues for Diagnosis and the Importance of Histology
Melanonychia Originally published May 26, 2021; updated February 23, 2026 by the Next Steps in Derm Editorial Team with refreshed links and expanded guidance on treating nail disorders. Just as pigmented lesions on the skin can vary widely from freckles to lentigines to nevi to melanoma, similar pigmented lesions can be seen in nails. Melanonychia, brown …
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Nonscarring Alopecias: Clues & Treatment Options
nonscarring alopeciasDr. Victoria Barbosa, associate professor of medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, spoke with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, about the two categories of nonscarring alopecias. Hear why Dr. Barbosa says clinicians need to give ample time to counseling patients about behavioral changes to prevent progression of hair loss. Learn about recen …
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