Managing Acne Among Individuals Receiving Masculinizing Hormone Therapy (MHT)
Masculinizing hormone therapy (MHT) represents a common therapeutic intervention for transgender men (female-to-male) and other gender diverse individuals. MHT typically involves the use of one of several forms of parenteral testosterone (e.g. gel, patch, intramuscular, pellet).1 The goal of MHT is to help develop masculine secondary sex characteristics and/or suppress feminine characteristics in …
Masculinizing hormone therapy (MHT) represents a common therapeutic intervention for transgender men (female-to-male) and other gender diverse individuals. MHT typically involves the use of one of several forms of parenteral testosterone (e.g. gel, patch, intramuscular, pellet).1 The goal of MHT is to help develop masculine secondary sex characteristics and/or suppress feminine characteristics in … Continue reading "Managing Acne Among Individuals Receiving Masculinizing Hormone Therapy (MHT)"
This year at the 17th Annual Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference (ODAC), Dr Amy McMichael presented the audience with new pearls of advice on how to approach and diagnose complex medical dermatology cases in patients with skin of color. During her session, she addressed the important need for providers to be able to recognize disease in patients of all races. The majority of the glob … 
In addition to gentle washing of the face two times a day, what is the most appropriate treatment step for this patient who is prone to dry skin?
A. Start Adapalene 0.1 gel nightly to every other night after wash
B. Aggressive exfoliation daily
C. Start doxycycline 100 mg by mouth two times a day with food and water
D. Monotherapy with clindamycin lotion every morning after wash
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Isotretinoin can provide a definitive cure for many patients with severe or recalcitrant acne, as well as other conditions. However, dosing and lab monitoring practices for this drug vary widely. In this installment of our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, we set the record straight on isotretinoin.
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At the 17th ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference held January 17-20, 2020 in Orlando, FL, Dr. Angelo Landriscina led a session on developing new approaches to caring for LGBTQ+ patients.
Next Steps correspondent Dr. Anna Chacon reports back on highlights and pearls from the session which covered the following:
Why this topic?
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