From the ODAC Poster Hall | Skin Rejuvenation With Microtoxin
Microtoxin or microbotox is a novel approach in aesthetics where microdosed botulinum toxin is placed into the dermis. Unlike traditional neuromodulators that target skeletal muscle, microtoxin acts within the dermis, impacting sebaceous and eccrine glands, arrector pili contraction, fibroblast signaling, and neurovascular pathways. The result is enhanced skin quality without impaired facial muscl …
Microtoxin or microbotox is a novel approach in aesthetics where microdosed botulinum toxin is placed into the dermis. Unlike traditional neuromodulators that target skeletal muscle, microtoxin acts within the dermis, impacting sebaceous and eccrine glands, arrector pili contraction, fibroblast signaling, and neurovascular pathways. The result is enhanced skin quality without impaired facial muscl … Continue reading "From the ODAC Poster Hall | Skin Rejuvenation With Microtoxin"
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 …