New AAD Acne Guidelines: Cost Shouldn’t Be the Reason Behind Conditional Recommendations
By Julie Harper, MD The pathogenesis of acne is complex and often requires a combination of different topical and/or oral medications to achieve clearance. I regularly devise unique treatment plans for my patients that take into consideration the mechanism of action of the drug, the efficacy, the tolerability, patient preference, and the cost and accessibility to […]
Pediatric Eczema, Eosinophilic Esophagitis Linked
Children and young adults with eczema or allergies who have difficulty swallowing may also have eosinophilic esophagitis, according to a review study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). In people with eosinophilic esophagitis, the esophageal lining is inflamed, which can cause injury and narrowing of the throat. Although it can affect anyone, the risk is higher in children […]
TDD Industry News and Views: Weekly Updates on Comings, Goings, and Other Happenings in Dermatology
And the Winner Is…Trufacial Trufacial, an at-home skin rejuvenation device, took home the 2024 People’s Choice Award at Octane Aesthetics Tech Forum in Newport Beach, CA. “We are honored to be recognized for the 2024 People’s Choice Award by Octane’s esteemed judges, entrepreneurs and experts in dermatology and plastic surgery,” says Dina El-Sherif, MBA, founder and CEO […]
Multimillion-dollar Malpractice Verdicts Are on the Rise. What Gives?
By Ted Rosen, MD Recent data from TransRe, an international reinsurance company, show that massive multimillion-dollar malpractice verdicts are on the rise and that even average malpractice verdicts are increasing in amount. In fact, the average of 2023 malpractice verdicts far exceeded any other prior year. While New York, Florida, and Illinois were once the leaders […]
New Sunscreen Ingredients: Unmet Needs and Key Considerations
New sunscreen ingredients are needed to help assuage patient safety concerns and lower skin cancer rates. Some new sunscreen ingredients are already approved in the European Union (EU) and are being studied in the US. Natural products such as algae and herb derivatives are also gaining traction, according to a new narrative review in the Journal […]
Is Enzymatically Modified Isoquercitrin the New “It” Ingredient for Slowing Photoaging?
A flavonoid derivative of isoquercitrin may help put the brakes on the signs of photoaging in skin, according to a study in Photochemistry and Photobiology. In the 28-day clinical trial, volunteers aged 31–55 years who used enzymatically modified isoquercitrin (EMIQ) showed reduced facial trans-epidermal water loss and skin roughness, alongside improved skin elasticity. In vitro studies also supported these effects. […]
Clinique, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Join Forces to Establish the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center
Clinique and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are teaming up to establish the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center. Clinique has made a philanthropic commitment of $5 million over seven years for the advancement and evolution of allergy science through the partnership and founding of the Mount Sinai-Clinique Healthy Skin Dermatology Center. T […]
Allergan Aesthetics Report: Individuality Counts During Cosmetic Consults
Focusing on individuality and taking a highly personalized approach to aesthetics treatment consultations are the keys to maximizing patient satisfaction, according to a new report from Allergan Aesthetics. The “Decoding the Future of Aesthetic Individuality” report was commissioned to look at individuality through the lens of the aesthetics industry and determine how to support patients considering […]
Pregnancy Risk and Autoimmunity: Adopting a Nuanced Approach to Counseling and Management
Risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes among women with autoimmune disease varies based on many factors including the nature of the disease and the presence of other comorbidities. This is the main takeaway from a new study in the journal Lancet eClinical Health. To arrive at their findings, researchers from the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) and Providence examined […]
Dr. Raj Chovatiya to Open New Medical Dermatology and Immunology Research Center in Chicago
Dermatology Digest Editorial Advisory Board member Raj Chovatiya, MD, PhD, is now the Founder and Director of the Center for Medical Dermatology and Immunology Research in Chicago in collaboration with DOCS Dermatology. The new Center is slated to be up and running in early Spring 2024. “As somebody who has a passion for the combination of clinical care, […]