Cosmetic Procedures in Patients with Skin of Color: Cultural, Structural, and Biological Nuances
In dermatology, providing safe and effective cosmetic treatments for patients with skin of color requires a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. We are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Cheryl Burgess, founder of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, who has dedicated her career to advancing cosmetic dermatology for diverse populations. In her compelling and inf …
In dermatology, providing safe and effective cosmetic treatments for patients with skin of color requires a deep understanding of their unique needs and challenges. We are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Cheryl Burgess, founder of the Center for Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, who has dedicated her career to advancing cosmetic dermatology for diverse populations. In her compelling and inf … 
Elle recently posted an article entitled, “Your Dermatologist Has a ‘Secret Menu’”, which highlighted the popularity of cocktailing injectables. What are some common ways dermatologists cocktail injectables? What are the potential drawbacks? What should dermatology clinicians know before cocktailing injectables?
For an expert’s take, I reached out to Jacqueline Watchmaker MD, a derma … 
A study in the September Journal of Drugs in Dermatology addressed the impact of social media algorithms on the perception of beauty. While the golden ratio dates back to ancient Greece – and is an ages-old beauty standard for those of European ancestry – beauty ideals of facial features often change over time and vary by region. Yet access to a curated diet of images through social media may … 
Syringomas are benign neoplasms derived from eccrine sweat glands. Eruptive syringomas are a subtype of syringomas and are typically located on the chest, neck, and abdomen during puberty or childhood. Herein, JDD authors Jennifer Wang BA, Nyousha Yousefi MD, Edward Heilman MD FAAD FCAP, and Jared Jagdeo MD MS present a 20-year-old African American female with an atypical case of eruptive syringom … 
Recent studies on the risks of vascular occlusions and the safety of cannulas versus needles have impacted the way Dr. Robyn Siperstein educates and consents her patients. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla. Hear why Dr. Siperstein says a paper by Dr. Murad … 