Suspicious of Food‐triggered AD? Consider Patch Testing Before an Oral Food Challenge
Atopy patch tests (APTs) may be the best way to detect food‐triggered atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a new literature review in Clinical Reviews in Allergy & Immunology. APTs detect sensitization to food proteins responsible for systemic contact dermatitis (SCD), which can then be confirmed by oral food challenge. Atopy patch testing has greater than 75% sensitivity […]
TDD Trend Patrol: New AAFPRS Data Highlights Ongoing Facial Cosmetic Surgery Boom
Facial plastic surgery and non-invasive treatments continued to boom in 2023, according to the latest statistics from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS). Fully 77% of AAFPRS members believe there will be a greater emphasis on earlier maintenance and prevention starting in the twenties and thirties to forestall signs of aging. “This generation is […]
AAD Issues Updated Acne Treatment Guidelines
New acne treatment guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) strongly recommend benzoyl peroxide, topical retinoids, topical antibiotics, and oral doxycycline. “These guidelines provide important updates to the 2016 AAD acne guidelines, including discussion of new topical medications such as clascoterone and new systemic treatments such as sarecycline,” John S. Barbieri, MD, MBA, co-chair of the AAD’s Acne Guideline […]
New Study Quantifies High Costs Incurred by Vitiligo Patients
Patients with vitiligo incur significantly higher healthcare costs than people without this skin condition, finds a new study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. “Higher costs for patients with vitiligo than for persons without it may partly be explained by a higher risk of mental health conditions as well as other comorbidities among patients with vitiligo, including thyroid […]
Research: Body Positive Images on Instagram Boost Men’s Moods and Self-images
Body positive images on social media improve how men see their bodies, according to new research in Acta Psychologica. For the study, researchers examined body positive and idealized body images on Instagram and the impact they have on 207 men and women on terms of positive and negative moods, body satisfaction, drive for thinness and drive […]
“We All Need to Be Diligent Watching for Cutaneous Signs of Syphilis”
By Ted Rosen, MD The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finally released 2022 US syphilis statistics, and they are abysmal. The number of syphilis cases (all stages) increased by 17.3% compared to 2021. Primary and secondary syphilis cases rose 9.3% compared to 2021. Tragically, congenital syphilis cases totaled 3,755 representing an astonishing 31% […]
With Investment in Acorn Biolabs, Merz Aesthetics Continues to Double Down on Commitment to Advancing Regenerative Aesthetics
Merz Aesthetics is investing in Acorn Biolabs by leading its Series A funding round. Acorn Biolabs is a personalized regenerative medicine company with offices in Toronto, Canada and Los Angeles. U.S. Acorn Biolabs offers a non-invasive, follicle-based, stem cell cryopreservation service for therapeutic and aesthetic applications and is developing treatments made from a client’s own […]
BTL Takes on Double Chins With New EMFACE Applicator
BTL is rolling out the new EMFACE Submentum applicator. The new EMFACE Submentum applicator applies a patented combination of Synchronized Radiofrequency and the high-intensity focused electrical stimulation (HIFES) muscle stimulation. This combination results in an overall aesthetic improvement of the submental area. The company unveiled the new applicator at a national sales meeting in January. “Unlike the cheek and […]
And the Winners Are…PeDRA Announces 2023 Grant Recipients
The Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA) has awarded nearly $240K to support pediatric dermatology research across four competitive grant programs. Five investigators have received funding through the 2023 PeDRA Research Grants, Career Bridge Research Grant, Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant, and Childhood Eczema Challenge Grant programs. The 2023 PeDRA Research Grant recipients are: Joyce Teng, MD, […]
National Rosacea Society Introduces New Seal of Acceptance for Skin Care Products
The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has launched a new Seal of Acceptance for skin care and cosmetic products cosmetic products. “One of the most common requests the NRS receives from rosacea patients is for information and advice about which skin care and cosmetic products are appropriate to use,” says Andrew Huff, President and Executive Director […]