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Reposted with permission from Next Steps in Derm Our new series, “The Many Faces of”, showcases side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array…
Reposted with permission from Next Steps in Derm Our new series, “The Many Faces of”, showcases side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array…
Reposted with permission from Next Steps in Derm Our new series, “The Many Faces of”, showcases side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array…
Reposted with permission from Next Steps in Derm Our new series, “The Many Faces of”, showcases side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array…
Click Here to View Video Abstract Importance: Managing chronic conditions is an essential aspect of dermatologic care, especially regarding the resolution of inflammatory dermatologic disease and recovery of skin lesions. Short-term…
Click Here to Watch Video Abstract Background: Patients with skin of color (SOC), defined as Fitzpatrick skin types IV to VI, and of varying ethnicities are under-represented in dermatology. This…
By Allison Sit A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found men with melanoma – and particularly men with skin of color – are more…
Healio covered a JDD study on the impact of an increased dose of adalimumab in hidradenitis suppurativa patients who are overweight or obese. Researchers from the University of California San…
Reposted with permission from Next Steps in Derm. Written by LAUREN C. PAYNE, MD, MS, FAAD Before concluding a patient with thinning edges has traction or androgenic alopecia, take a closer…
Reposted with permission from Next Steps in Derm. Unique characteristics of Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) range from hair breakage and thinning to follicular dropout and scarring to pinpoint papules…
By Allison Sit Researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine have determined what may drive psoriasis severity and how the disease impacts the rest of the body. The study, published…
Healio wrote about several JDD studies in recent weeks including one on using gene expression profiling (GEP) in managing skin cancer. Ryan Jay, DO, and colleagues authored, “Utility of Gene…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Spotify Dr. Robert Kirsner & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Sometimes the most common and obvious problems fall through the cracks. Focusing in a bit, the…
By Allison Sit A judge from the Guinness World Records recently commended an OHSU dermatologist and colleagues for catching the “Smallest Detected Skin Cancer.” The lesion, which was 0.65 millimeters,…
The dermatology trade press featured several JDD articles about pigmentary disorders in recent weeks. Dermatology Times reported on a JDD study in its article about comorbidities in vitiligo. The study,…
Reposted with permission from Next Steps in Derm. Did you know that psoriasis doesn’t just present on the arms, legs, and trunk? It can also appear in non-conventional locations (aka…
By Allison Sit The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has elected Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, to lead the organization. She is the first dermatologist of African-American descent and sixth…
Allure featured a JDD study in its article about inclusivity in cosmetic procedures. The study, “Understanding the Female African American Facial Aesthetic Patient,” by Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, and colleagues,…
Melasma is a dermatologic condition that causes brown or gray patches to appear on the skin, typically on the face, neck, chest, and arms. It is a chronic condition that…
j iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Spotify Dr. Nanette Silverberg & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD There are a number of dermatologic conditions that in part result from our daily behaviors -…
By Allison Sit New research from NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center discovered that stopping the escape of immune cells from tumors could enhance skin cancer treatment. The…
Dermatology Times and Dermatology Advisor each featured a February JDD study about topical clascoterone for facial acne vulgaris. The study, “Efficacy and Safety of 1% Clascoterone Cream in Patients Aged…
Reposted with permission from Next Steps in Derm. Psoriasis affects 2% of the world’s population and occurs in a bimodal distribution, peaking in early and late adulthood. Chronic plaque psoriasis…
j iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Spotify Giorgio Dell’Acqua, PhD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD The over the counter nutraceutical landscape can be overwhelming, daunting, and costly – at a…
j iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Spotify Dr. Peter Lio & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Let’s face it, we are faced (redundancy…on purpose) with almost too many therapeutic options for…
By Allison Sit Research from the University of Missouri found its Dermatology ECHO project improved accuracy of diagnosis. ECHO allows primary care providers and other clinicians to connect with dermatologists…
The JDD Podcast, Ask the Investigator, has released six episodes highlighting research tales from Pfizer Grant awardees. In each episode, Dr. Adam Friedman discusses the grant awardees journey. See below and…
j iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Spotify Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Often dismissed as a cosmetic issue, Vitiligo is anything but as it has a tremendous…
What You Need to Know About Eczema in Diverse Skin Tones: From Diagnosis to Daily Management Thursday, March 9, 2023 | 7:00 PM ET The objectives of this webinar are…
By Allison Sit The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is apologizing for dermatologic experiments conducted on prisoners in the 1960s and 1970s. An internal investigation centered on research performed…
Healio and Practical Dermatology announced the launch of an online image gallery developed by The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Color Atlas. The new digital gallery provides…
Reposted with permission from Next Steps in Derm. Our series, “The Many Faces of”, will showcase side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Dr. Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Alopecia is absolutely atrocious. This could be interpreted in different ways, in that it is exquisitely…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Dr. Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD "Never give up, never surrender". A goofy tagline from a relatively solid Tim Allen sci fi…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Wendy Smith-Begolka & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Cutting the cord for residency training can feel like losing one’s Netflix account, distanced from the epicenter of…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Wendy Smith-Begolka & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Join JDD Podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman in a grant discussion with National Eczema Association (NEA) Vice President…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Katrina Abuabara, MD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Atopic dermatitis does not discriminate. The second most common inflammatory skin disease (coming for you, acne vulgaris) can…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Katrina Abuabara, MD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Join Dr. Katrina Abuabara, Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Dermatology at UCSF, as she shares her research tale…
By Allison Sit A study in the Journal of the National Medical Association found racial disparities that led to a delay in diagnosis and dermatologic care in patients with hidradenitis…
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…
USA TODAY recently included The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Color Atlas in an article about how dermatologists are addressing the paucity of skin of color images…
Please take some time to review the December 2022 issue of the JDD. As a reminder, last month's articles are still available to JDD subscribers in our Archive Library.ABSTRACT Background: Antibiotic…
2022 JDD Welcome Kit The JDD team and its sponsors are proud to support the JDD Welcome Kit as a graduation gift to 2022 Dermatology Residency Graduates! This kit is…
By Allison Sit An Arizona dermatologist is named an AAD Patient Care Hero after making a life-saving recommendation. Christopher Bengson, MD, MHS, FAAD, with the Indian Health Service in Phoenix…
A study published in the October Journal of Drugs in Dermatology is making news on two dermatology news sites. HCP Live and Healio have both written about, “Pharmacokinetic Profile, Safety,…
Last month's articles are still available to JDD subscribers in our Archive Library. Please take some time to review October's article highlight and a few more we have hand selected…
By Allison Sit The City of Philadelphia issues a formal apology for unethical medical experiments performed at the Holmesburg Prison from the 1950s to the 1970s. The University of Pennsylvania…
The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology is making headlines in Healio including, “Hair Texture Changes Linked to Five Classes of Medication.” The article is based on the September study, “Systemic…
By Allison Sit The founders of a Midwest-based dermatology group have made a donation to ensure future dermatologists receive training on business and healthcare advocacy. The gift will create The…
Healio published several articles about recent Journal of Drugs in Dermatology studies including “Broadalumab Bests Other Biologics in Onset of Action in Psoriasis.” The article is based on “Onset of…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Jonathan Zippin, MD, PhD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Patch testing is a valuable but patient-onerous diagnostic tool that can aid in our management game,…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Jonathan Zippin, MD, PhD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD No one wants to be a one grant wonder. The mantra “grants beget grants” is true…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Margaret Barton-Burke, PhD, RN, FAAN, Angela Adames, BSN, RN, OCN, & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD The management of any cancer can require a multidisciplinary approach.…
Sponsored by In this webinar, Dr. Glynis Ablon will present both internal and external root causes of hair loss and thinning in men and women through various life stages.…
By Allison Sit The FDA recently issued warning letters to three companies for selling unapproved new drugs for mole and skin tag removal, according to a news release. Amazon.com, Ariella…
Shape magazine was one of several publications that highlighted studies from the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology this month. The magazine’s article, “Does Using Castor Oil for Hair Growth Actually…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Amy Paller, MD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD For the millions of Atopic Dermatitis suffers, recent months have heralded a new age of both topical…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Amy Paller, MD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD To those who say you can only learn from your own experience, we call bluff. Dr. Amy…
By Allison Sit Babies may have a lower risk of eczema if their mothers take vitamin D during pregnancy, according to a new study in the British Journal of Dermatology.…
The June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology made several headlines with Healio recently. One article, “Rosacea More Common Than Expected Among Patients With Skin of Color,” was…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Shawn Kwatra, MD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Pruritus is a pain for all those involved. Both a symptom and a disease simultaneously, one…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Shawn Kwatra, MD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD Being awarded a grant can seem insurmountable at times, with rejections and pink slips abound, but…
By Allison Sit May marks the 20th anniversary of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Launched in 2002 by dermatologist Perry Robins, MD, the JDD is now considered the fastest…
Healio published several articles recently about studies from the May issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. One article, “COVID-19 Precautions Linked with Delays in Skin Cancer Treatment,” was…
By Allison Sit The FDA has approved Olumiant (baricitinib) as a first-in-disease systemic treatment for adults with severe alopecia areata. Olumniant is a once-daily, oral JAK inhibitor. "People with alopecia…
By Allison Sit The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month as the journal continues to make news. Healio covered several JDD studies in the…
By Allison Sit A national survey of more than 500 adults with plaque psoriasis who are on topical treatments revealed insights into the emotional impact of the disease and challenges…
By Allison Sit HCP Live covered a March JDD study in its article, “Acne-Related Social Media Content Lacking Dermatologist Input.” The study, “Acne Information on Instagram: Quality of Content and…
By Allison Sit The European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) has released a statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling for solidarity with those affected by the conflict. “The…
As one ages, changes to skin biology can result in a shift in the skin biome causing microbial imbalance (dysbiosis) and significant reductions in certain microbial populations that maintain skin…
By Allison Sit Dermatology News, Dermatology Times and Practical Dermatology all wrote about the February JDD study, “Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence Integration into Dermatology Clinical Practice: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study.”…
By Allison Sit A dermatology resident helped a passenger give birth during a transcontinental flight. Stephen Ansah-Addo, MD, a PGY-2 dermatology resident at the University of Michigan, answered the call…
By Allison Sit American Journal of Managed Care published an article based on a February JDD study about the relationship between early response and long-term efficacy of biologics in psoriasis.…
By Allison Sit Healio recently reported on several JDD studies including one from the October JDD, “A Comparison of Alternative Medicine Users and Non-Users in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa,” by…
As part of Galderma's overarching GEMME (Galderma Excellence in Multichannel Medical Education) program we would like to invite you to attend our "Maintaining control: Tools for Long-Term Treatment Success in…
Sponsored by This webinar highlights the data supporting the mechanism of action of oat in emollients as well as clinical efficacy and safety of its use in atopic dermatitis and…
NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WebMD Health Corp., an Internet Brands company and a leader in health information services for physicians, other healthcare professionals and consumers, today announced that it…
By Allison Sit Practical Dermatology published an article, “Survey: Consumers Interested in Medical Cannabis Products for Inflammatory Skin Disorders,” about the January JDD study, “Consumer Perspectives on and Utilization of…
By Allison Sit An international group of 24 plastic surgeons and dermatologists from 12 countries have collaborated to create a consensus on the treatment of acne scars. Lasers and Surgery…
By Allison Sit Healio recently reported on several JDD studies including one from the October JDD, “A Comparison of Alternative Medicine Users and Non-Users in Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa,” by…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Beth N. McLellan, MD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD All of those wonderful life saving toys the radiation oncologists get to play with come…
2021 JDD Welcome Kit The JDD team and its sponsors are proud to support the JDD Welcome Kit as a graduation gift to 2021 Dermatology Residency Graduates! This kit is…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Mario E. Lacouture, MD & Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD While the old adage, "more oncology treatments, more skin problems," becomes more like dogma every…
Free Full Text - A popular review article from the JDDonline Archives on tretinoin use over 40 years. Luciana Nofal 40 Years of Topical Tretinoin Use in Review From the…
By Allison Sit The Food and Drug Administration has approved Restylane Contour for cheek augmentation and correction of midface contour deficiencies in adults older than 21. Approval of the new…
By Allison Sit The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology is featured in the June issue of Dermatology Times. The publication included a 2020 JDD study in its article, “COVID-19 Increases…
The majority of acne patients are not likely to achieve success according to FDA guidance. Is the FDA guidance too rigorous? Luciana Nofal What is the likelihood of treatment success…
A recent study found short-term exposure to wildfire-associated air pollution appears to exacerbate atopic dermatitis and itch. Dermatology Roundup Allison Sit A recent study found short-term exposure to wildfire-associated air…
The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology is featured in two recent articles about the latest TikTok trend -- chlorophyll. The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology in the News Allison Sit…
Supported By Watch an important discussion with thought leaders in dermatology, behavioral science and sunscreen innovation, including new original research on multicultural beliefs and challenges in photoprotection. Faculty Shirley…
SanovaWorks has developed a partnership with and in support of Comprehensive Medical Mentoring Program. We are happy to announce that SanovaWorks will match the CMMP Medical Student Grant fund, which was…
Struggling with how to treat dyshidrotic eczema of the hands, palms, fingers or feet? We explore the use of a new medication in the treatment of dyshidrotic eczema and common…
Call for Applications: ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical conference Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI). The ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical conference is pleased to announce a call…
Dermatology Roundup: HAIR Grant Program, AA Phase 3 Trial Results, Okoye Honored By Allison Sit The American Academy of Dermatology is launching a new research grant program for hair…
Join JDD for Part Two of this two-part webinar series on "Advancing the Understanding of Actinic Keratosis: New Treatment Options and Strategies." In this continuing education activity, faculty will explore…
JDD in the News: Pandemic-Related Hair Loss, and Hair and Collagen Supplements By Allison Sit The Journal of Drugs in Dermatology is featured in the recent article, “Your Hair Is…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Drs. Amy Paller, Jonathan Silverberg & Adam Friedman Consider this final episode of the 5 part all you can handle Atopic Dermatitis series the…
Join JDD for Part One of this two-part webinar series on "Advancing the Understanding of Actinic Keratosis: New Treatment Options and Strategies." In this continuing education activity, faculty will explore…
iTunes Google Play Stitcher TuneIn Drs. April Armstrong, Lawrence Eichenfield & Adam Friedman The Ps of Lichen Planus got nothing on this alliteration filled podcast that was purposefully positioned…
In this one-hour CME webinar, participants will learn the latest information on new topical therapeutic considerations for actinic keratosis, including the recently approved SrC kinase inhibitor. Upon completion of this…
