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Azelaic Acid Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
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by Kamaria Nelson, MD on
Azelaic acid is a topical therapeutic agent which is FDA approved to treat papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea and mild to moderate acne vulgaris.  It was first approved by the FDA in 1995 and since its approval, has been used for many off-label conditions including disorders of hyperpigmentation. Its utility in various conditions can be attributed to its anti-microbial, anti-inflamm …

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Other Pigmentary Disorders in Darker Skin Types
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by Joyce Cheng, MD on
Patients with darker skin types are susceptible to developing other pigmentary disorders besides melasma. At SOCU 2022, Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, Director of the Skin of Color Division at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, gave a fascinating overview of various pigmentary disorders that can affect patients with skin of color and provided clinical pearls immediately useful in our p …

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The Many Faces of Melasma
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by Lauren C. Payne, MD, MS, FAAD on
Our new series, “The Many Faces of”, showcases side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array of skin tones and briefly highlight nuances in clinical presentation.  All images featured in the series are part of The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas, a resource developed by co-editors Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, and Adam Friedman, …

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Patient Buzz Series: “Jello Skin” and Other Trends
by Allison Sit on
“Jello Skin” is a term that dermatology patients – especially TikTok-using patients – may use in their next office visit. A facialist coined the term when describing glowing, bouncy skin with a lot of collagen similar to Jell-O gelatin. Are you up-to-date on the latest developments and trends in dermatology? Peruse this list of articles in the consumer press and learn about everything fro …

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JDD Issue Highlights | April 2022
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by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
The April 2022 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) includes the perfect blend of original articles, case reports, and editorials. With topics ranging from injectable fillers, botulinum toxin in hidradenitis suppurativa, cannabis and cannabinoid product use, to psoriasis, melasma, onychomycosis and everything in between, we share this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD …

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