Throwback Tuesday! | Is Differin Gel an Anti-Aging Secret?
Back in 2017, Yahoo! Lifestyle published an article naming Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) the “best drugstore anti-aging product.” This recognition sparked an important discussion: Should dermatologists recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) acne product to help patients with fine lines and wrinkles?
For an expert opinion at the time of publication, Next Steps in Derm consulted board- …
Back in 2017, Yahoo! Lifestyle published an article naming Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) the “best drugstore anti-aging product.” This recognition sparked an important discussion: Should dermatologists recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) acne product to help patients with fine lines and wrinkles?
For an expert opinion at the time of publication, Next Steps in Derm consulted board- … Continue reading "Throwback Tuesday! | Is Differin Gel an Anti-Aging Secret?"
Mohs Micrographic Surgery effectively removes skin cancer while preserving healthy tissue. But what happens when the procedure that’s supposed to help maintain aesthetics leads to long-lasting and highly distressing cosmetic outcomes?
That’s the focus of an observational study published in the May issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Researchers looked at the factors that contribut … 
Tranexamic acid is one of the latest therapies for treating melasma, and one that’s most commonly prescribed for women. An editorial published in the April issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology encourages dermatology clinicians to also consider the effect melasma has on men and to utilize tranexamic acid as a treatment option.
I interviewed the authors, dermatologist and Mohs surgeon A … 
The November issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on lasers, lights sources, and devices featuring original articles and case reports exploring topics such as combination of platelet rich plasma and 1550 nm fractional laser for androgenetic alopecia, safety of combination laser procedures in single clinic visit, efficacy of a fractionated 1540 nm erbium glass laser in the tre … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember 3 types of minocycline induced hyperpigmentation with the following mnemonic:
I HAVE SCARS ON MY SHIN FROM THE SUN
SCAR: Type I minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration in sites of prior inflammation or scars)
SHIN: Type II minocycline induced hyperpigmentation (discoloration on the shins)
SUN: Type III minocycline induced hyp … 