cosmetic dermatology

JDD Buzz Series | Botulinum Toxin in Facial Paralysis
botulinum toxin for facial paralysisBotulinum toxin is a mainstay of cosmetic dermatology practices, and its therapeutic benefits are well known. Migraines and axillary hyperhidrosis are two of the medical conditions where botulinum toxin can be an effective treatment. An original article published in the September Journal of Drugs in Dermatology explores an application of botulinum toxin that’s underdiscussed in dermatology: trea …
botulinum toxin for facial paralysis
Patient Buzz: AI in Cosmetic Dermatology | The Expert Weighs In
AI in Cosmetic DermatologyArtificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing how we do our work, including the practice of dermatology. From AI-generated notes to AI-drafted appeal letters for insurance denials, AI promises to reduce administrative burden and help dermatology clinicians focus more on direct patient care. In addition, cosmetic dermatologists, according to an article in Women’s Health, are implementing AI ap …
AI in Cosmetic Dermatology
Cosmetic Lessons From Self-Treatment
Cosmetic self-treatment lessonsODAC Conference Co-Chair Susan Weinkle, MD, FAAD, is a scientist at heart, which means she’s frequently conducting aesthetic experiments on herself. In this Next Steps in Derm video interview, conducted in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Weinkle shares some of the lessons she’s learned in 25 years of aesthetic self-treatment. For Dr. Weinkle, it’s meant admitting her se …
Cosmetic self-treatment lessons
Patient Buzz: The K-Beauty Boom | The Expert Weighs In
Korean skincare productsWhile once only available at prestige beauty retailers, Korean skincare products are now mainstays in the skincare sections of big box stores and pharmacies. And the Korean influence is only growing: A recent Elle article profiled Korean in-office skincare treatments that are now available at some cosmetic practices in the U.S. These new products and procedures give more options for consumers, but …
Korean skincare products
Lasers for Skin of Color: Developments & Best Practices
Lasers for skin of colorThe laser toolbox for use in patients with skin of color has grown dramatically in the last 20 years. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Paul M. Friedman, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School. Dr. Friedman practices in Houston, the most ethnically diverse city in America, so he’s become well-versed in th …
Lasers for skin of color