Coastal Dermatology Symposium – Clinical Pearls Round Up – Acne, Itch and more.
The second of a two-part series with clinical pearls for your dermatology practice from the 2018 Coastal Dermatology Symposium. Be sure not to miss all the useful points in Part I.
From Dr. Julie Harper’s talk “The Latest on Acne”
OCPs are still a viable treatment for female patients with acne. You should be sure to take a thorough history to elucidate any risk factors for venous t …
The second of a two-part series with clinical pearls for your dermatology practice from the 2018 Coastal Dermatology Symposium. Be sure not to miss all the useful points in Part I.
From Dr. Julie Harper’s talk “The Latest on Acne”
OCPs are still a viable treatment for female patients with acne. You should be sure to take a thorough history to elucidate any risk factors for venous t … Continue reading "Coastal Dermatology Symposium – Clinical Pearls Round Up – Acne, Itch and more."
In Part II of our primer, we’ll focus on technique and aftercare. In case you missed it, view Part I of the series where we covered the basics of chemical peels.
Anesthesia
Choice of anesthetic will likely depend on the depth of the peel and patient preference. Superficial peels will likely cause only minor burning and stinging and usually require no anesthetic. Topical anesthetics can … 
Do you ever field odd-ball questions from your patients and wonder where the information came from? The new "Patent Buzz" series addresses recent dermatology news from the consumer press and provides background on the conditions and treatments your patients may ask about at their next office visit.
Causes of Acne: An Expert Weighs In
Dryer sheets and acne may seem like an oddball combination, bu … 
Have you received the latest issue of the JDD? Below are Journal of Drugs in Dermatology highlights and editor picks for the October issue!
Consensus Recommendations on Adjunctive Topical Management of Atopic Dermatitis provides an overview of AD, summaries of pathophysiology and medical management, and discussion of epidermal barrier dysfunction and skin microbiome shifting associated with … 
Chemical peeling is one of the oldest resurfacing procedures used in dermatology, and it is still the most popular. Why the staying power? For reasons such as, ease of use, versatility, and low cost have helped maintain chemical peels as a cornerstone of the aesthetic repertoire. In this two-part primer, I’ll review the basics of chemical peels including agents used, techniques and potenti … 