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Moving Pigmentary Disorders from the Invisible to Center Stage: Day 1 Hot Takes from PDE 2026
The fourth Pigmentary Disorders Exchange (PDE) Symposium opened with a powerful call to action to advance the science of pigmentary disorders with purpose, hope, and humanity, challenging clinicians to move these conditions from "invisible" to the center stage of medical priority. Experts emphasized that pigmentary diseases are not merely cosmetic concerns but complex medical disorders that inters …
From the JDD Podcast Vault | Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines
topical steroidWelcome to another installment of "From the JDD Podcast Vault" series! This week, we’re digging into a truly cautionary tale with the episode: Thin Skinned: Topical Steroid Safety and Legal Landmines, hosted by Dr. Adam Friedman and featuring the ever-insightful Dr. Raj Chovatiya. “Just put some salve on it.” Sounds harmless enough, right? But let’s pause and ask — what could possibl …
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From the JDD Podcast Vault: Evidence-Based Framing for Improving Treatment Adherence
Welcome to our newest blog series, From the JDD Podcast Vault, where we spotlight standout episodes from the JDD Dermatology Podcast, hosted by the always-engaging Dr. Adam Friedman. Each post will revisit compelling conversations that continue to educate, inspire, and provoke thought in dermatologic practice. In this featured episode, “Wondering About Words: Evidence-Based Framing for Improvin …
Cicatricial Alopecia – Friday Pop Quiz 11/27
cicatricial alopecia The best diagnosis of this type of cicatricial alopecia shown in the image is: A. Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus B. Lichen planopilaris C. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia D. Pseudopelade of Brocq E. Alopecia mucinosa To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWo …
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