Patient Buzz Series: Benzoyl Peroxide and Benzene
A 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 …
A 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 … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Benzoyl Peroxide and Benzene"
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 … 
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 … 
Acne vulgaris is a multi- factorial skin disease, characterized by proliferation of bacteria, hyperkeratinization, inflammation, and excess sebum production. Acne sufferers want to address all aspects of their acne, including the disease state of the lesions and cosmetic complexion issues, such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring. Treatment outcomes depend on adherence to a prescri … 
We have probably all seen a patient with rosacea. After all, it is quite common in middle-aged, fair-skinned women. Here, however, we will explore a talk given by Dr. Hilary Baldwin (Medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Center in Morristown, NJ and Brooklyn, NY, and Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center) at the 2022 Skin of Color … 