dermatology

JAK Inhibitors in Dermatology Patients With Skin of Color
Dr. Brett King discussing the clinical use and safety of JAK inhibitors for treating inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.Dermatologists must become comfortable prescribing JAK inhibitors in patients with skin of color in order to provide high-quality dermatologic care. That’s according to Dr. Brett King, a dermatologist in Fairfield, Conn., who was the first dermatologist to show that JAK inhibitors as a medicine class were effective in treating a spectrum of dermatologic conditions, including alopecia areata and …
Dr. Brett King discussing the clinical use and safety of JAK inhibitors for treating inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color.
JDD Buzz Series | Patient Perspectives on Scalp Biopsies for CCCA
A graphic featuring the text 'PATIENT PERSPECTIVES ON SCALP BIOPSIES FOR CCCA' over a microphotograph of a scalp biopsy sample showing inflammatory cells around a hair follicle.Scalp biopsies are an important tool in diagnosing central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), especially in atypical presentations where making an accurate diagnosis through other means is challenging. Even though a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis could lead to hair-saving treatment, hair loss patients sometimes balk at the recommendation to biopsy. The authors of a brief communication published …
A graphic featuring the text 'PATIENT PERSPECTIVES ON SCALP BIOPSIES FOR CCCA' over a microphotograph of a scalp biopsy sample showing inflammatory cells around a hair follicle.
Dr. Kwatra’s Insights on Emerging Advances in Chronic Itch
chronic itchAs dermatologists, we recognize that chronic itch is a complex and often debilitating condition that significantly impacts our patients' quality of life, affecting their physical health, mental well-being, and daily activities. Chronic itch can be especially challenging to diagnose and treat, particularly in patients with skin of color, who may experience unique clinical manifestations and complic …
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Inverse Eruptive Syringoma in a Skin of Color Patient
SyringomaSyringomas 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 …
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Microneedling for Acne Scars: Optimizing Treatment for Superior Results
microneedlingMicroneedling has emerged as a highly effective, minimally invasive technique for treating acne scars, revitalizing its status in dermatology through recent innovations. Unlike more aggressive treatments like laser resurfacing and deep chemical peels, microneedling offers significant advantages, particularly in terms of faster recovery (typically 2-3 days) and reduced risk of complications, even f …
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