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JDD December Editor’s Picks: A Spotlight on Dermatology’s Latest Innovations
acneAs 2024 comes to a close, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology delivers a stellar lineup of research, reviews, and insights to inform your practice and inspire your curiosity. This month's Editor's Picks feature cutting-edge studies and expert commentary on a range of topics, from advanced acne treatments to groundbreaking leadership initiatives in dermatology. Laser and Energy Treatments for Ac …
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JDD Buzz Series: Oral Minoxidil Shortages After Media Attention
MINOXIDILMedia 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. To find out more about oral minoxidil access, …
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PRP for Scarring Alopecia Due to Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
PRPJDD authors Hannah Polster MD, Karen Kagha MD, and  Janiene Luke MD report a case of platelet rich plasma for the treatment of scarring alopecia due to discoid lupus erythematosus. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous concentration of plasma from a patient's blood containing platelets up to 7 times higher than normal plasma.1 Originally indicated to improve connective tissue regeneratio …
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An Update on Medical and Surgical Treatment Options for Hair Loss
SOCSS_HairLossCentral centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA) and frontal fibrosing alopecia are two very common hair diseases in our skin of color patients. Often these conditions are challenging to diagnose and even more problematic to treat and control. Expert Dr. Valerie Callender spoke during the Skin of Color Seminar Series (now Skin of Color Update https://skinofcolorupdate.com)in New York City on May 5t …
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Growing Your Hair Practice: The ONE Channel You Should Focus On
Grow Your Hair Practice Hair loss crosses the generations. It is probably one of the least discussed diagnoses because there is a shame effect. Often times, people also feel discouraged because they have probably used countless OTC treatments which promised to make their grow hair but failed to work. A patient of mine once told me: “I’m so glad you encouraged me to talk about my hair loss. I would have nev …
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