Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium

Effectiveness & Safety of RF Microneedling and PRP in Treating Pigmentary Disorders
microneedlingNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium interviewed Dr. Robyn Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, FL. Watch as Dr. Siperstein explains how modalities such as microneedling can both increase and decrease pigment. Listen as she shares tips on getting the desired pigmentary effect. Hear about her pilot studies on combination therapies t …
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Lasers for Melasma and PIH: Know Your Boundaries and Skin Type
melasmaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange (PDE) Symposium interviewed Dr. Arielle Kauvar, clinical professor of dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Learn the unique role lasers can play in treating melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, especially when patients don’t respond to conventional therapy. Hear from the expert on what lasers to use when …
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Benefits and Risks of Medium & Deep Chemical Peels
chemical peelsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium (PDE) interviewed Dr. Jennifer Rullan, a dermatologist in Chula Vista, Calif. Watch as Dr. Rullan outlines unexpected ingredients that dermatologists can use in medium depth and deep chemical peels to treat pigmentary disorders, and it may not be the disorders that you expect. Vitiligo? Idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis …
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Laser-Assisted Drug Delivery | Practical Pearls from the Expert
LADLaser-assisted drug delivery (LAD) is a new method of locally delivering treatments for some skin disorders. Dr. Jill Waibel, Subsection Chief of Dermatology at Baptist Hospital of Miami, shared pearls in the emerging technique at the inaugural Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium. Continue reading this article for more information on this novel therapy. The basics of laser-assisted delivery …
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Disorders of Depigmentation: Focus on Vitiligo
vitiligoAt the 2023 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, we were lucky to learn about the management of vitiligo from the renowned researcher and clinician, Dr.  John Harris, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Massachusetts. When a new patient with vitiligo presents to my clinic, I always pull out my phone to consult Dr. Harris’ treatment protocol – I am sure I …
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