Retinol Formulations Evolve
Dr. Neal Bhatia discusses the evolution of retinol formulations and how retinol remains a go-to treatment in medical and aesthetic dermatology practices. Neal Bhatia, MD, Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Research in San Diego, California “There are a lot of opportunities with retinols [in dermatology practice], either over the counter [OTC] or office dispensed, […]
Innovations in Wound Healing
Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov discusses wound healing innovations, including topical timolol and a bioelectric dressing technology. Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, MAS, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine “It’s a really exciting time in wound healing and if you’re a dermatologist, I think you really would love this because wound healing has a […]
New Treatments for Psoriasis
Dr. Paolo Romanelli discusses recently approved topical, oral, and intravenous drug options for psoriasis patients, including the different mechanisms of action and indications for use. Paolo Romanelli, MD, Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida “The past few years have been rewarding […]
The Art of Pathology
Dr. Ronald Rapini discusses several helpful tips and insights when diagnosing skin disease for both the dermpath and the dermatologist. Ronald Rapini, MD, Professor of Pathology, University of Texas Health Science Center & MD Anderson Cancer Center “I think that dermpath is a specialty where there are home run hitters and base hitters. So the […]
Managing Unhappy Cosmetic Patients
Dr. Joe Niamtu discusses how to avoid and deal with unhappy cosmetic patients. Joe Niamtu, III, DMD, Niamtu Cosmetic Facial Surgery, Richmond, Virginia “You can’t have a good surgical outcome if you have an unhappy patient or if you pick the wrong patient. This is some of the stuff that older doctors learned the hard […]
Updates in Pediatric Dermatology
Dr. Lisa Swanson shares tips for treating children with common skin conditions, including updates on options for chronic skin problems. Lisa Swanson, MD, Ada West Dermatology, Boise, Idaho “I started my talk with some rapid-fire peds derm tips and began with using topical timolol to treat pyogenic granulomas. It’s very effective, very easy, and very […]
Cultural Conversations in the Derm Practice
Dr. Kavita Mariwalla provides insights and advice for safely and effectively caring for diverse patients. Kavita Mariwalla, MD, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist, Mariwalla Dermatology, West Islip, New York “When we talk about culturally competent cosmetic evaluations, the first thing I try to explain to people is to not just use your eyes. Because now more than […]
Skin of Color: Next Steps Beyond (seborrheic dermatitis) Diagnosis and Treatment
Seborrheic dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin disease with underappreciated impacts on patient quality of life. In part 3 of this educational series on innovations in topical treatments for inflammatory skin disorders, Dr. Candrice Heath discusses a patient centered approach for treating skin of color patients with seborrheic dermatitis, including insights for conducting the exam […]
Peptides in Skincare
Dr. Kavita Mariwalla discusses peptides in skincare formulations, including variability, potential, and claims. Kavita Mariwalla, MD, Double Board-Certified Dermatologist, Mariwalla Dermatology, West Islip, New York “Peptides are a cute phrase that everybody’s using for skincare now, but all peptides are not the same,” said Kavita Mariwalla, MD, who presented “Growth Factors and Peptides” at the […]
Literature Update: Psychiatric Profiles in Derm
Dr. Patricia M. Richey discusses the differences in psychiatric profiles among cosmetic and medical dermatology patients, including disorders, medication/drug use, and treatment satisfaction. Examining Psychiatric Comorbidities and Use of Psychotropic Drugs by Cosmetic Dermatology Patients Patricia M. Richey, MDHarvard/Massachusetts General Hospital Fellow in Laser Medicine and Cosmetic Dermatologic Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts “Patients with certain psychiatric […]