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JDD December Editor’s Picks: A Spotlight on Dermatology’s Latest Innovations
acneAs 2024 comes to a close, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology delivers a stellar lineup of research, reviews, and insights to inform your practice and inspire your curiosity. This month's Editor's Picks feature cutting-edge studies and expert commentary on a range of topics, from advanced acne treatments to groundbreaking leadership initiatives in dermatology. Laser and Energy Treatments for Ac …
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Patient Buzz Series: Salmon Sperm Facials
salmon sperm facialsBeauty influencers are now recommending an unusual treatment for skin rejuvenation: salmon sperm facials. As noted in Newsweek, the treatment involves injecting polynucleotides, which are stretchy molecules taken from fish DNA. The injectable gel binds with water molecules, which firm and hydrate the skin, according to Dr. Gizem Seymenoglu, a facial aesthetics doctor in the U.K. The treatment repo …
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Patient Buzz Series: Benzoyl Peroxide and Benzene
BenzeneA laboratory’s recent claim that it detected the carcinogen benzene in certain acne treatments made news recently. The lab, Valisure, filed a petition with the FDA asking for a recall of the products involved. Chemists quoted in an Allure article said the issue is not one of contamination but potentially one of decomposition. The lab says it detected benzene when the benzoyl peroxide products we …
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JDD December 2023 Issue Highlights
Welcome to the December 2023 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD), where cutting-edge research and advancements in the field of dermatology take center stage. This issue brings together a diverse array of original articles, case reports, brief communications, and letters to the editor and delves into the latest developments, therapeutic breakthroughs, and cl …
Papules – Friday Pop Quiz 5/26/2023
A 38-year-old woman presents with multiple bothersome papules on her nose, as shown. She had previously been seen for these lesions and was treated with benzoyl peroxide wash and oral clindamycin with minimal improvement. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Acne excoriee B. Atypical mycobacterial infection C. Foreign body granuloma D. Hodgkin lymphoma E. Lup …