Rosacea

When it comes to Rosacea…DON’T FORGET!
Rosacea PathophysiologyWhen it comes to managing rosacea, Dr. Adam Friedman tells us DO NOT FORGET...don't forget about rosacea's: •Pathophysiology •Co-morbidities •New Classification –Special populations? •Treatment •Practical Pearls Want to know exactly what Dr. Friedman means? Then watch his 16-minute lecture jam-packed with practical pearls where he reviews the current understanding and emerg …
Rosacea Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology and Management of Rosacea: Pearls from the Expert
rosaceaIf you’re a coffee drinker, you may be relieved to know that there was an inverse association between caffeine intake and risk of rosacea in a recent study.  That was a huge relief for me for sure! Unfortunately, we can’t prescribe caffeine for rosacea and call it a day. So, what works? High-yield pearls on the pathophysiology and management of rosacea are shared by Dr. Adam Friedman � …
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Patient Buzz: Horse Medicine for Rosacea? The Expert Weighs In
rosaceaSome rosacea sufferers are using a $4 horse medicine in place of prescription SOOLANTRA® (ivermectin) Cream, 1%, according to this INSIDER article. The veterinary application of ivermectin is available at veterinary supply stores and online – no prescription needed. Buyers say the price of Soolantra and the requirements to obtain the drug via step therapy are motivators for using the horse medi …
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Acne treatment: The New, the Old, and the Controversial
Next Steps Correspondent, Dr. Bridget Kaufman, reports on Dr. Hilary Baldwin’s acne lecture presented at the 2018 Skin of Color Seminar Series (now the Skin of Color Update) and shares important clinical pearls every dermatologist should know. During her 20-minute lecture titled, Out with the Old, In with the New: Acne Treatments that No Longer Work, Dr. Hilary Baldwin delved into acne treat …
A New Study Seeks to Define the Role of Genetics and Lifestyle in Acne
Twins In recent years there has been more and more research published which tries to elucidate the role that genetics, lifestyle and external factors like diet play in the pathogenesis, severity, and response to treatment of acne. One such study written by Amanda Suggs, MD and colleagues appears in the April 2018 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. To gather data for this unique projec …
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