Playing by the Rules: Demystifying the Landscape of Cosmetic and Drug Regulatory Classifications in Dermatology
If you have ever wondered how an ingredient progresses from the laboratory bench to the beauty aisle, or why some products make bold efficacy claims while others remain vague, the field of regulatory affairs is the answer. Acting as the bridge between product innovation and the FDA, regulatory professionals ensure that skin care products of all kinds are compliant with U.S. law. In this session at …
If you have ever wondered how an ingredient progresses from the laboratory bench to the beauty aisle, or why some products make bold efficacy claims while others remain vague, the field of regulatory affairs is the answer. Acting as the bridge between product innovation and the FDA, regulatory professionals ensure that skin care products of all kinds are compliant with U.S. law. In this session at … 
The management of acne vulgaris has long included a balance between prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) therapies. OTC therapies are typically first-line treatment for most patients, and may be all that is needed to control less severe acne. At the recent Lab to Label Conference, Dr. Hilary Baldwin, a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Cente … 
At the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, we were delighted to learn about alternative treatments for androgenetic alopecia (AGA), presented by Dr. Terrence Keaney, Founder and Director of SkinDC and Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
In recent times, there has been an exponential growth of interest from the pat … 
The association between vitiligo and melanoma is complex. While the incidence of vitiligo in patients with melanoma is higher, the risk for the reverse, ie, the development of melanoma in a patient with vitiligo, is thought to be decreased. This report presents a case of melanoma developing on a non-sun-exposed site in a patient with skin of color and untreated vitiligo. It emphasizes the need … 
Essence recently posted an article on how to treat hyperpigmentation on melanated skin. What cosmetic ingredients make the most impact in treating hyperpigmentation in darker skin types? What are the challenges that skin of color poses when treating hyperpigmentation?
For expert advice, I reached out to Miami dermatologist Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD. She will address hyperpigmentation and other …