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JDD Buzz Series | The Burden of Melasma
melasmaA study in the August Journal of Drugs in Dermatology addressed the burden of melasma – the populations most prone to melasma and the comorbidities associated with it. According to the study’s authors, a deeper understanding of the associations of race, ethnicity and comorbidities can help dermatologists determine which patients are at risk of developing melasma and as well as potential new pa …
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The Derm/Rheum Clinic: Treatment Strategies for Patients with Cutaneous Autoimmune Disease
cutaneous autoimmune diseaseEffective treatment strategies are available for cutaneous autoimmune disease, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who explains how the severity of the disease impacts the most appropriate treatment option. …
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JDD April 2023 Issue Highlights
The April issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) includes the perfect blend of original articles, features, and case reports,  with topics ranging from hormonal therapy in hidradenitis suppurativa, private equity in dermatology, vitiligo and its associated comorbidities, novel topical products for facial dyschromia, and many more.  Check out this month’s issue highlights straight …
SOCU 2020 Pearls Galore: Acne, Rosacea, and Keloids in SOC
SOCU PearlsOne of my favorite aspects of attending conferences is the opportunity to ask respected experts in the field clinically relevant questions that I can take back to directly help my patients. I was really looking forward to attending the 2020 Skin of Color Update conference in person, but due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it was moved to a virtual format. I wondered if attending a virtual confer …
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It’s Mnemonic Monday! To Zanzibar By Motor Car
Branches of the facial nerveOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the branches of the facial nerve with the following mnemonic: To Zanzibar By Motor Car Temporal Zygomatic Buccal Marginal mandibular Cervical [caption id="attachment_11157" align="alignleft" width="2101"] Facial nerve (CN7) branches and danger zones.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_11156" align="alignleft" width="375"] Cranial n …
Branches of the facial nerve