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Acne Considerations in Patients with Skin of Color
ACNE
by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Andrew Alexis, co-chair of Skin of Color Update, and vice-chair for diversity and inclusion for the Weill Cornell Medical College Department of Dermatology. Dr. Alexis points out that acne is the most common dermatologic condition for which patients with skin of color seek a dermatologist’s care. Hear why it’s impor …

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Skincare Mondays | Oat for Oncology Patients
by AveenoMD on
Dermatologic side effects are among the most frequent unexpected side effects of cancer treatments.1,2 Targeted therapies are associated with a lower incidence of systemic adverse events, but a higher incidence of dermatological AEs - including acneiform rash and pruritus.3 Skin toxicities can have a dramatic negative impact on QOL and overall success of treatment therapies.3 Skin toxicities oft …

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Skincare Mondays | 1 Year Study Shows Retinol Benefits Do Not Plateau
Retinol Benefits
by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health on
Retinoids are a mainstay of dermatologic therapy. When properly formulated, retinoids available over the counter offer consumers an easily accessible, reasonably priced option.  Retinol has been shown to improve fine lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, skin roughness, and the appearance of photoaged skin in short term studies. This study looks at the efficacy and safety of continued use of a s …

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Skincare Mondays | Regrounding on Retinoids
retinoids
by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health on
Retinoids Retinoids are a class of molecules derived from vitamin A or having structural and/or functional similarities to vitamin A.1 The first medicinal use of vitamin A dates back to ancient Egypt where liver juices were used to treat endemic night blindness.2 Prescribed topical retinoids are divided into 6 classes: Tretinoin (all-trans retinoic acid), adapalene, tazarotene, trifarotene, al …

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