Patient Buzz Series: Botox for Acne
While botulinum toxin is well-known as a treatment for acne scars, an article by Women’s Health profiles a lesser known approach: using botulinum toxin for preventing and treating acne. The article focuses on delivery of botulinum toxin via an Aquagold microinfusion treatment. Tiny channels are created in the skin’s superficial layers to deliver botulinum toxin and other beneficial ingredients …
While botulinum toxin is well-known as a treatment for acne scars, an article by Women’s Health profiles a lesser known approach: using botulinum toxin for preventing and treating acne. The article focuses on delivery of botulinum toxin via an Aquagold microinfusion treatment. Tiny channels are created in the skin’s superficial layers to deliver botulinum toxin and other beneficial ingredients … 
Pediatric alopecia in children with kinky or curly hair presents unique diagnostic and management challenges. In a case-based session, Dr. Kenner-Bell reviewed common causes of hair loss in this population and highlighted the importance of early recognition, culturally sensitive counseling, and avoiding premature closure on traction alopecia as a diagnosis.
Case 1: Trichotillomania
Trichotilloma … 
Treating scarring alopecias in patients with skin of color requires a nuanced understanding of their unique clinical features and challenges. Dr. Susan Taylor, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine (@drsusantaylor), President-Elect of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), and founder of the Skin of Color Society, has devoted her career to impro … 
Hair loss is a broad category that can be difficult for dermatology clinicians to manage. Having a scripted or algorithmic approach to alopecia consults can decrease clinician anxiety, says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared his approach for evaluating alopecia … 
Dr. Adam Friedman's lecture at 2024 ODAC conference provided invaluable insights into the nuanced approach required when dealing with patients presenting with alopecia. Addressing the diverse array of alopecia types and their myriad presentations, Dr. Friedman emphasized the significance of a comprehensive clinical history and evaluation to formulate an effective treatment plan. By employing a cas …