What You Should Know About Ingredients in FDA-Approved Neuromodulators
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Terrance Keaney, assistant clinical faculty of dermatology at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Howard University. Dr. Keaney says there’s more to neuromodulators than the active protein -- other proteins in the vials could play a role in treatment effectiveness. Could eve …
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Terrance Keaney, assistant clinical faculty of dermatology at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Howard University. Dr. Keaney says there’s more to neuromodulators than the active protein -- other proteins in the vials could play a role in treatment effectiveness. Could eve … Continue reading "What You Should Know About Ingredients in FDA-Approved Neuromodulators"
In part 1 of this 2-part series, Dr. Kircik along with JDD authors Vlatka Agnetta MD, Abel Torres MD JD MBA, Seemal R. Desai MD, and Adelaide A. Hebert MD, reviewed the regulatory landscape of compounding in dermatology, including federal and state regulations. In part 2, they discuss FDA and USP Compounding Lists/ Categories and provide their final thoughts on in-office compounding.
FDA Compound … 
Medication compounding is defined as any alteration, mixing, or combining of two or more ingredients that make the drug more specific to the needs of the patient.1 Compounded medications are used widely in patient care to meet their individual medical needs and maximize treatment outcomes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) have been the leading organiz … 
Well+Good recently published an article asking if hair loss supplements actually work.
For an expert opinion, I consulted Crystal Aguh, MD, Director of the Ethnic Skin Program and Assistant Professor in the Department of Dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.
What is the theory behind hair supplements?
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JDD Author and Senior Associate Editor, Dr. Leon Kircik, dives into the controversial and confusing landscape of in-office medication compounding.
In-office compounding, once part and parcel of dermatologic practice, has become increasingly controversial—and confusing. As a result of legitimate public health concerns, FDA scrutiny began with compounding facilities. Unfortunately, regulatory f … 