Inside Dr. Hilary Baldwin’s Toolbox for Acne and Rosacea
Hilary Baldwin, MD, the Medical Director of the Acne Treatment & Research Center in Morristown, NJ, explains why she is so excited about new topical therapies, lasers, and changes to the Ipledge program in acne as well as new rosacea therapies.
Is it Really Tinea Capitis?
Tinea capitis isn’t always a slam-dunk diagnosis. Candrice R. Heath, MD, an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia, shares tips on how to differentiate tinea capitis from common mimickers such as seborrheic dermatitis.
What’s Coming Down the Pike for Atopic Dermatitis?
From new topical therapies and novel biologics including nemolizumab and lebrikizumab to OX40 and OX40 ligand monoclonal antibodies, the atopic dermatitis pipeline is full, says Andrew Blauvelt, MD, MBA, an Investigator at Oregon Medical Research Center in Portland.
New Understandings About Adult-onset Atopic Dermatitis
Data show that adult-onset atopic dermatitis (AD) doesn’t have the same genetic markers as pediatric-onset AD. Matthew Zirwas, MD, a dermatologist in Bexley, Ohio, explains why air pollution, air quality, hard water, and other environmental factors have been implicated in adult-onset AD.
What is Urticaria?
Jason Hawkes, MD, MS, a dermatologist in Rocklin, CA, explains the differences between chronic, acute, idiopathic, and inducible urticaria.
The New Era in Treating Pediatric Alopecia
Lawrence Eichenfield, MD, Chief of Pediatric and Adolescent Dermatology at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics and Vice-chair of the Department of Dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, discusses the use of topical and oral minoxidil and janus kinase inhibitors in kids with alopecia.
Prejuvenation, Rejuvenation, and Juvenation in 2024
Dermatologist Ava Shamban, MD, founder of Ava MD in Los Angeles, CA, shares what’s possible today with Sofwave and other energy-based devices, hyaluronic acid-based injections, and biostimulatory fillers.
New Treatment Option for Epidermal Inclusion Cysts
Sclerotherapy using polidocanol foam can treat epidermal inclusion cysts in minutes with no scarring. Mitchel P. Goldman, the Founder and Medical Director of Cosmetic Laser Dermatology and the Medical Director of Platinum Dermatology Partners in San Diego, CA, shares his protocol.
Pro Pearls for Examining Tightly Coiled Hair in Younger Patients
Examine the scalp and ask about symptoms such as itch or pain when evaluating pediatric and adolescent patients with tightly coiled hair for scalp disorders, suggests Candrice R. Heath, MD, an Assistant Professor of Dermatology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University in Philadelphia.
Is There an Acne Vaccine on the Horizon?
Birmingham, AL-based dermatologist Julie C. Harper, MD, the Past President of the American Acne and Rosacea Society, discusses new acne treatments on the horizon including a vaccine and a fresh-water sponge with spicules that penetrate skin. Dr. Harper also discusses reports of potential sexual side effects linked to isotretinoin in the United Kingdom.