With the end of 2022 fast approaching, we at the JDD wanted to share a collection of articles on trending topics captivating the field of dermatology this past year. From clinical practice tips to supplements and treatments, our goal at the JDD is to always support the dermatological community by providing cutting edge science and discoveries to our readership. Ultimately, our objective as medical professionals is to serve and heal the wider public, and we want to thank all those who contributed to this mission over the past year.
Sincerely,
Deborah S. Sarnoff MD FAAD FACP
Trending Topics for 2022 in Dermatology
Use of Topical Calcipotriol Plus 5-Fluorouracil in the Treatment of Actinic Keratosis: A Systematic Review
Lindsey Mohney, Rohan Singh, Ayman Grada MD MS, Steven R. Feldman MD PhD
Actinic Keratosis (AK) is a recurring premalignant lesion that arises from prolonged and intermittent sun exposure. In the United States, AK is the second most frequent diagnosis made by dermatologists.…Read more>>>
The Heterogeneity of Atopic Dermatitis
Raj Chovatiya MD PHD and Jonathan I. Silverberg MD PhD MPH
AD is associated with heterogeneous skin manifestations, symptoms, lesional severity, lesional extent, longitudinal course, burden of signs and symptoms, and comorbidities. Each of these domains characterizes…Read more>>>
Dermoscopy and Reflectance Confocal Microscopy in Actinic Keratosis, Intraepithelial Carcinoma, and Invasive Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Siliva A. Rstom MD MsC, Beatrice M. Z. Abdalla MD, Tatiana C. Blumetti MD PhD, Leandro L. Matos MD PhD, Maria Aparecida S. Pinhal MD PhD, Francisco M. Paschoal MD PhD
Dermoscopy and RCM may be considered as auxiliary methods for assessing lesions resulting from ke-ratinocyte atypia. The results of this study are consistent with published studies and it was possible to propose…Read more>>>
A Retrospective Study of Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis Treatment and Outcomes
Tracey S. Otto MS, Yahya Argobi MD, Gideon P. Smith MD PhD MPH, Flavia Fedeles MD
The etiology of most cases is idiopathic (IGM). In this retrospective study, we present our experience of 31 patients with IGM, underscoring management and treatment outcomes. The study was…Read more>>>
Evaluation of an SPF50 Sunscreen Containing Photolyase and Antioxidants for its Anti-Photoaging Properties and Photoprotection
Jessica Kern, Emily Wood, Rawaa Almukhtar, Kunal Angra, Michael Lipp, Mitchel Goldman
Histopathologically, photoaged skin shows a decreased collagen content, decreased elastin and disintegration of elastin fibers, and a reduced density of cutaneous microvasculature, among other…Read more>>>
Reversible Hair Loss in Lichen Planopilaris: Regrowth With Low-Dose Naltrexone and Platelet-Rich Plasma
Elizabeth Klein, Maria Karim, Randie Kim, Kristen Lo Sicco, Jerry Shapiro
This case highlights the importance of remaining flexible and diligent in therapeutic approaches to LPP and the need for more robust literature on prognosis and treatment options for LPP patients… Read more>>>
Skin of Color Skin Care Needs: Results of a Multi-Center-Based Survey
Amaris Geisler, Natasha Masub, Michelle Toker, Julie Nguyen, Lauren Seale, Rithu Srikantha, Caroline Halverstam, Henry Lim, Jared Jagdeo
Health care disparities can be heightened by targeted marketing and the media, which have a major impact on patient health literacy and consumer choices. Dermatologists should be aware of… Read more>>>
Unmet Needs in Psoriasis Patients
Caroline Porter, Alexander Woods, Madeleine Mendelow, Caitlin Purvis, Steven Feldman
The financial burden in the US is considerable, it costs an estimated $112 billion per year to treat psoriasis. Although many treatments exist, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) reports…Read more>>>
The Role of Hormone Therapy in Female Aesthetic Rejuvenation
Keira Barr, Alana Kurtti, Jared Jagdeo
Because age-related declines in hormones, particularly in the postmenopausal period, have significant aesthetic consequences on women, including skin aging…Read more>>>
Carmen Gloria Gonzalez MD, Anneke Andriessen PhD, Daniela Antelo MD PhD, Silmara Cestari MD, Charles McKeever MD, Ana Laura Valencia Hernandez MD
The clinical presentation of rosacea in richly pigmented phototypes may be less visible and therefore overlooked. International guidelines for rosacea diagnosis and treatment…Read more>>>
Advances in Pigmentation Management: A Multipronged Approach
Alan D. Widgerow MBBCh MMed FCS FACS, Jordan V. Wang MD MBE MBA, Mary E. Ziegler PhD, Sabrina G. Fabi FAAD FAACS, John A. Garruto BS VP, Deanne Mraz Robinson MD FAAD CMO, Michaela Bell BS MBA
Human skin pigmentation may be constitutive or facultative. Facultative pigmentation relates to extrinsic effects on pigmentation, such as UV radiation (UVR), drugs, and hormones, which may lead…Read more>>>
A Long-Term Study of the Safety and Efficacy of a Nutraceutical Supplement for Promoting Hair Growth in Perimenopausal, Menopausal, and Postmenopausal Women
Glynis Ablon MD FAAD, Sophia Kogan MD, Isabelle Raymond PhD
Current therapies often target sole causes, while research shows the underlying pathophysiology of hair loss and thinning to be multifactorial, caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors including stress, hormonal shifts, inflammation…Read more>>>
