Afamelanotide Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Photosensitive skin conditions can result in cutaneous and systemic symptoms that can have a marked effect on quality of life due to ubiquitous UV exposure. Erythropoietic protoporphyria, for example, can cause severe photodermatitis, excruciating burning and neuropathic pain, nausea, and deep-rooted fear of sunlight that leads to debilitating lifestyle modifications such as remaining indoors. We …
Photosensitive skin conditions can result in cutaneous and systemic symptoms that can have a marked effect on quality of life due to ubiquitous UV exposure. Erythropoietic protoporphyria, for example, can cause severe photodermatitis, excruciating burning and neuropathic pain, nausea, and deep-rooted fear of sunlight that leads to debilitating lifestyle modifications such as remaining indoors. We … 
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 … 
Chemical peels are an underutilized modality that can provide significant benefits, according to Dr. Seaver L. Soon, immediate past president of the International Peeling Society and chair of the International Peeling Society-USA. Dr. Soon shared what dermatology clinicians should know about using superficial and medium depth chemical peels for pigmentary disorders in an interview with Next Steps … 