The Role of Vehicle Formulation in Topical Therapy for Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Topical vehicle formulations take on many forms, which can affect tolerability, adherence, and, ultimately, clinical results. In part 1 of this educational series on innovations in topical treatments for inflammatory skin disorders, Dr. Raj Chovatiya examines the nuances of topical formulations as well as the implications for use in different anatomical areas and among diverse […]
The Disease State of Mature Skin
Skin aging is more than cosmetic. In addition to overall thinning, wrinkles, and pigmentary changes, skin becomes fragile and can bruise and tear more easily. In this, the first of three podcasts that address aging skin and improving skin health, board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Joel Schlessinger and Dr. Roger Ceilley discuss the characteristics and causes of aging skin, […]
Screening for HS Comorbidities
Dr. Ted Rosen reviews a comprehensive new paper that makes recommendations for screening for comorbidities in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), with commentary from lead author Dr. Amit Garg on putting this into practice. By Ted Rosen, MD “There are many comorbid conditions associated with hidradenitis. The dermatologist should screen for those which fall into the cutaneous […]
Chronic Itch and Inflammation: An Allergist’s Perspective
Dr. Marc Serota discusses the allergist’s approach to understanding and evaluating skin itch in atopic dermatitis, including the immunology of itch, skin prick and immunocap testing, and differentiating among a variety of skin reactions. This is the fourth video in part 1 of this video series on the science of chronic itch and inflammation. About […]
Topical Anticholinergic Treatment for Sweaty Palms
Dr. David M. Pariser discusses a multi-armed cohort study designed to offer guidance on off-label use of glycopyrronium cloth. David M. Pariser, MDSenior Physician, Virginia Clinical Research, Inc., Norfolk, Virginia Results of an open-label study evaluating four regimens for using glycopyrronium 2.4% cloths (Qbrexa, Journey Medical Corporation) to treat palmar hyperhidrosis show that a 30-minute […]
4 Patterns for Diagnosing Purpura
Dr. Warren Piette discusses an efficient way to diagnose purpura, pointing out four key patterns based on number and distribution of lesions. Warren W. Piette, MD, Voluntary Attending, Cook County Hospital, and Professor of Dermatology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois “I’ve had a career-long interest in the workup of purpura. Where do you start? […]
Ted Talks: Dermatologists and Medical Assistants: Room for Improvement?
Medical assistants exist because doctors need heroes.“ – Anonymous Ted Rosen, MD, FAADEditor-in-Chief I read with vivid interest the following published manuscript by Gold and Harmes: Medical assistants identify strategies and barriers to clinic efficiency, published April 2022 in The Journal of Family Practice.1 If you can find the time, this is a worthwhile, instructive paper. Despite […]
Second Annual Science of Skincare Summit
Drs. Patricia Farris and Ted Lain discuss the expanded educational program for this year’s Science of Skincare Summit, including overall skincare education, hair and nail care ingredients, nutraceuticals, and strategic business practices. “It really doesn’t seem like that long ago when Ted came to me with the idea to start a skincare meeting. And I […]
Medical Interventions for Mature Skin
With age, skin becomes thinner, more wrinkled, fragile and can bruise and tear more easily. In the final podcast in this 3-part series that addresses aging skin and improving skin health, board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Joel Schlessinger and Dr. Roger Ceilley discuss medical interventions for mature skin, including specific ingredients and topical formulations designed to reduce the incidence […]
Diagnosing, Treating Pemphigus and Pemphigoid
Dr. Donna Culton discusses the latest on the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune blistering disorders. Donna A. Culton, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, North Carolina “One of the biggest challenges in the diagnosis of immunobullous disease is the recognition of atypical clinical presentations of […]