Expert Insights | Lasers and Energy-Based Devices to Treat Pigmentary Disorders
Pigmentary distress impacts people of all skin types, according to Dr. Gilly Munavalli, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Munavalli shares how to use lasers and energy-based devices to treat pigmentary disorders. Find out what Dr. Munaval …
Pigmentary distress impacts people of all skin types, according to Dr. Gilly Munavalli, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Munavalli shares how to use lasers and energy-based devices to treat pigmentary disorders. Find out what Dr. Munaval … Continue reading "Expert Insights | Lasers and Energy-Based Devices to Treat Pigmentary Disorders"
As dermatologists, we recognize that melasma is a persistent and often challenging condition that can deeply affect our patients' self-esteem, particularly in those with skin of color, who may face additional diagnostic and therapeutic complexities. Effectively managing this condition requires a nuanced approach, and we are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Seemal Desai, president of the AAD, fou … 
Advances in the biology of pigmentation have practical applications for dermatologic practice, according to Dr. Thierry Passeron, professor and chair of the dermatology department at the Université Côte d’Azur in Nice, France. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, interviewed Dr. Passeron about what clinicians should know about the biology of pigment … 
Macular dermal hyperpigmentation is an umbrella term, explains Dr. Pearl E. Grimes, symposium chair and clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Grimes outlines the most common types of macular dermal hyperpigmentation and the factors that may be at play … 
At the 2024 Pigmentary Disorder Exchange Symposium, Dr. Arielle Kauvar, an internationally renowned board-certified dermatologist, laser surgeon, and Mohs surgeon, delivered a lecture focused on best practices for safely treating pigmentary disorders using lasers and energy-based devices, particularly in skin of color. If you missed the lecture, do not fret! This summary reviews the key takeaways … 