Getting teens on board with acne treatment plans

It’s not the products but the approach By Lisette Hilton; Reviewed by Elizabeth A. Kiracofe, MD It often takes outside-the-box thinking to get teenagers to agree with anything, including acne treatment adherence. Chicago-based dermatologist Elizabeth A. Kiracofe, MD, who specializes in adolescent acne, said that reaching teens and getting their buy-in on acne treatment regimens […]

The dermatologist’s guide to treating keloids: 5 pearls and promising future therapies

By Lisette Hilton | Reviewed by Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS Treating keloid scars can be tricky. Perfect outcomes are elusive and multiple treatments are the norm. Dermatologists can achieve optimal outcomes and high patient satisfaction if they use the right techniques, according to Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS, Associate Professor of Dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical […]