Alopecias: Diagnostic Clues and Nuances in Clinical Presentation
Hair loss is a broad category that can be difficult for dermatology clinicians to manage. Having a scripted or algorithmic approach to alopecia consults can decrease clinician anxiety, says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared his approach for evaluating alopecia …
Hair loss is a broad category that can be difficult for dermatology clinicians to manage. Having a scripted or algorithmic approach to alopecia consults can decrease clinician anxiety, says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared his approach for evaluating alopecia … Continue reading "Alopecias: Diagnostic Clues and Nuances in Clinical Presentation"
March into groundbreaking dermatological insights with the latest issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology! Explore the prescribing habits of oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia, delve into a comprehensive review of botulinum toxin uses, and discover the effectiveness of microneedling for acne scars. Plus, unravel the uncertainties surrounding exosome therapy in androgenetic alopecia. Fro … 
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Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, associate professor at University of Chicago Medicine. Watch as Dr. Barbosa shares why it may be challenging for an alopecia patient to visit a dermatologist and why it’s important to address the psychological burden of hair loss. Hear how considering a broad differential is essential t … 
Media attention about oral minoxidil has impacted access to the hair loss drug in the Washington, D.C. area, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Researchers found shortages of the drug in D.C.-area pharmacies more than a year after an article about the treatment appeared in The New York Times.
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