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Emerging Therapies for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
atopic dermatitisIt’s an exciting time for new therapies in atopic dermatitis with several therapies recently approved or in late-stage development. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Baltimore dermatologist Dr. Shawn Kwatra, who outlined the new treatment options. From therapies that target IL-13 and IL-31 to JAK inhibitors, dermatology cl …
atopic dermatitis
Diagnosis and Treatment of Asian-Specific Skin Diseases
Asian Skin DiseasesAt the 2023 Skin of Color Update Conference, attendees had the exciting opportunity to listen to Dr. George Han, MD, PhD, from Northwell Health in New York, discuss the prevalence and characteristics of certain skin conditions, primarily in Asian populations. His lecture highlighted the differences in the presentation, genetics, and treatment responses among Asians compared to other ethnic groups …
Asian Skin Diseases
Acute Inflammation – Friday Pop Quiz 11/17/2023
Increased expression of which of the following is most associated with the patient’s condition? A. Interferon-gamma B. Interleukin-2 C. Interleukin-13 D. Transforming growth factor-beta E. Tumor necrosis factor-alpha To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner    …
Patient Buzz Series: At-Home Skincare Devices
skincare devicesAt-home skincare devices are now widely available to consumers, from handheld light wands for acne and wrinkles to laser hair removal devices. While no at-home device can fully mimic the benefits of in-office treatments, dermatologists spoke with Everyday Health and HuffPost about which at-home devices are worth consideration. Dermatologist Dr. Rachel Westbay told HuffPost that consumers can us …
skincare devices
Patient Buzz Series: Skin Smoothies
skin smoothiesThe skin smoothie is one of the latest skincare trends popularized on TikTok. Made famous by TikTok creator Amy K, skin smoothies involve mixing several skincare products and applying the mixture to the skin at the same time. The most popular combination on TikTok involves mixing petroleum jelly, moisturizing lotion, serum and self-tanning lotion. Users claim applying the products together leads t …
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