American Academy of Dermatology

Patient Buzz: Bemotrizinol | The Expert Weighs In
bemotrizinol FDA approvalBemotrizinol’s recent FDA approval – the first new approval of a UV filter in more than 20 years -- made headlines in several media outlets, including NPR. The broad-spectrum, chemical sunscreen ingredient is a welcome addition to the U.S. market, according to dermatologists, who have been advocating for its approval for decades. The U.S. lags behind other countries in the number of approved s …
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Hormonal Treatment of Acne: Work up, Indications, & Guidelines
Hormonal treatment of acneDr. Diane Thiboutot, Professor of Dermatology at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, gave a practical talk at the 2022 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference about hormonal treatment of acne. Dr. Thiboutot discussed the hormonal work up, indications for hormonal treatment, and guidelines for choosing a therapy, including oral contraceptives. Hormonal Workup for Ac …
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Challenges Facing the Field of Dermatology: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Siegel
Daniel Siegel MDNext Steps in Derm author and Derm In-Review Advisory Council member, Dr. Cula Dautriche, reached out to Dr. Daniel Siegel, former president of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), to shed some light on some of the challenges facing the field of dermatology today. Dr. Siegel is currently the chair of the Council on Corporate, Community and Philanthropic Relations of the AAD and remains heav …
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