Dispelling Myths Surrounding PDT
Photodynamic therapy has become a safe, effective, and painless option for treating actinic keratosis. In the introduction to this 3-part podcast series, The Real World of PDT, Dr. George Martin previews three of the world’s leading PDT authorities whose expertise will be featured to dispel the common misconceptions that PDT is a painful, expensive, and ineffective […]
Lidocaine Shortage: Minimizing Toxicity Risks
Dr. Joel Cohen discusses the lidocaine shortage, including the use of varied anesthetic formulations and need for recognizing the symptoms of lidocaine toxicity. Joel L. Cohen, MD, Director, AboutSkin Dermatology and DermSurgery, Denver, Colorado “First, I want to point out that many people are having a difficult time getting lidocaine. There has definitely been a […]
Botulinum Toxin Tips for Success
Dr. Ronald Moy provides an update in botulinum toxins, including dosing and dilution and how to differentiate your practice by minimizing pain and bruising. Ronald Moy, MD, Past President, American Academy of Dermatology, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, and American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery and a practicing dermatologist and facial plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. “The first question was, ‘Which is […]
Innovations in Oral Antibiotic Therapy for Acne
Oral antibiotics are frequently used to treat moderate to severe acne. In the second podcast in this 3-part series, Dr. Christopher Bunick reviews the science behind novel narrow spectrum antibiotics, improvements in clinical care, and the role sarecycline plays in his own practice. About This Series The Dermatology Digest’s 3-part educational podcast series examines the […]
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, […]
Plasma Pen Treatment Insights
Dr. Jason Emer shares his experience with plasma pen technology for skin tightening, including device selection, application, and skincare regimens. Jason Emer, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist, cosmetic dermatologist, and surgeon in Beverly Hills, California “Even today despite all the pens that exist… there are still a lot of complications and I see them especially in […]
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 […]
Pathology of Actinic Purpura
Aging skin is characterized by overall thinning, wrinkles, and pigmentary changes; skin becomes fragile and can bruise and tear more easily. In the second podcast in this 3-part series that addresses aging skin and improving skin health, board-certified dermatologists, Dr. Roger Ceilley and Dr. Joel Schlessinger discuss the pathology of actinic purpura, including social impact and strategies […]
Tips for Non-surgical Skin Tightening
Dr. Jacqueline Watchmaker shares her experience with non-surgical facial skin tightening devices, including candidate selection, realistic expectations, and optimal outcomes. Jacqueline Watchmaker, MD, FAAD, is a cosmetic dermatologist at Southwest Skin Specialists in Scottsdale, Arizona “Some of my favorite nonsurgical skin tightening devices are radiofrequency and micro-focused ultrasound devices. One of the commercially available radiofrequency […]
JAK Inhibitors and AD: Why, When, and How
Drs. George Martin and Ted Rosen talk candidly about why JAK inhibitors are important in the treatment of atopic dermatitis (AD), when dermatologists should consider using them, and how to safely mitigate risks and side effects while effectively treating AD patients with these powerful, “revolutionary” medications. 0:50 – The role of JAKs in AD 4:50 […]