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JDD Buzz Series | Sunscreen Practices & Preferences in Skin of Color Patients
sunscreen usageSunscreen use varies among different racial groups despite its scientifically proven benefits. A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study in the June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology aims to understand the needs and challenges people with skin of color face when choosing and using sunscreen. I interviewed author Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS, associate professor of dermatology and director …
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Acne in Patients with Skin of Color: Medical & Procedural Treatment Strategies
acneThe 2023 Skin of Color Update in New York City featured a comprehensive discussion on the evolving landscape of treating acne, with a particular focus on medical and procedural approaches. Attendees had the unique opportunity to hear Dr. Valerie Callendar, professor of dermatology at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC,  and Dr. Andrew Alexis, Professor of Clinical Dermatology …
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JDD January 2024 Issue Highlights
Journal of Drugs in DermatologyThe Journal of Drugs in Dermatology welcomes 2024 with a strong line up of original articles, case reports, brief communications, and letters to the editor. Straight from the Editor's desk, we share this month's issue highlights! ORIGINAL ARTICLES Current Landscape of Hyaluronic Acid Filler Use in the United States shares the results of a comprehensive search of all the FDA approved dermal fill …
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A Mindfulness-Based Smartphone Application Intervention to Improve the Quality of Life of Patients with CTCL
CTCLDr. Nishad Sathe, Next Steps Correspondent, interviewed Lily M. Parker, second year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, to dig deeper on her research study titled “A mindfulness-based smartphone application intervention to improve the quality of life of patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. A pilot/feasibility study, and an analysis of social determ …
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Best Practices & What to Avoid During Culturally Sensitive Derm Consults
skin of colorNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Candrice Heath, assistant professor of dermatology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Heath shares her tips for culturally sensitive dermatology consults, specifically consults involving hair concerns in children. Watch as she encourages clinicians to consider time when creating a treatment p …
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