JDD Buzz Series | Public Interest in Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation often drives dermatology visits for patients with skin of color as an uneven skin tone can be distressing for patients. In fact, in cases where hyperpigmentation is a sequelae of an inflammatory skin condition, the hyperpigmentation can be more concerning for patients than the skin condition that caused it. Globally and in the U.S., this distress can lead patients to self-treat w …
Hyperpigmentation often drives dermatology visits for patients with skin of color as an uneven skin tone can be distressing for patients. In fact, in cases where hyperpigmentation is a sequelae of an inflammatory skin condition, the hyperpigmentation can be more concerning for patients than the skin condition that caused it. Globally and in the U.S., this distress can lead patients to self-treat w … Continue reading "JDD Buzz Series | Public Interest in Hyperpigmentation"
Post-acne scars can be disfiguring and require a creative treatment approach in patients with skin of color, according to Dr. Michelle Henry, clinical instructor of dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Henry, who shared what energy-based devices she uses in her practice and how she chooses a device based on a p … 
There’s a new moniker for facial puffiness: “cortisol face.” As described in an article in Parade, cortisol face is a catch-all term for facial swelling due to elevated cortisol levels. The term became popular on TikTok to describe facial puffiness, roundness, and redness or flushing. Physicians quoted in the article pointed out the benefits of cortisol and recommended people talk to their d … 
Your patients may start asking you if their armpits need some TLC. The latest viral trend as noted by FIRST for Women is an armpit detox. The goal is to address odor, texture and discoloration issues in an area of the body that’s usually covered by products -- antiperspirants or deodorants. Dermatologist Dr. Hadley King says the detox may be helpful when transitioning to a different antiperspira … 
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 …