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Case Reports

Microneedling for Treatment of Acne Scars: Considerations on the Successful Management of This Aesthetic Procedure

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure for treating acne scars which has already been well-established, but it has been reborn in recent years because of innovative findings. It presents many advantages in comparison with other techniques more frequently used such as laser resurfacing and deep chemical peelings; in particular, it consents to achieve good or excellent results with a minimal time (2-3 days) of recovery and rare complications, even in dark phototypes.1,2 

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Integrating Dermocosmetic Therapy for Acne: Addressing Severity Levels in Real-Life Experiences

Treating acne is not just about prescriptions—it is about pairing the right skincare routine with medical therapy. This JDD article highlights how combining pharmacological treatments with a personalized dermocosmetic regimen can improve results and keep patients on track.

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Derm Atlas

One of the key characteristics of acne is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and is most noticeable in darker skin tones. It is also important to point out that keloidal or hypertrophic scarring may result and should be considered when treating patients.

Here we can appreciate the erythema of inflammatory papules in lighter skin tones and the brown coloration of inflammatory papules mimicking post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones.

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Podcast Episodes

State of Acne Management: Stud or Dud?

Do not pop, rather pick a therapeutic strategy from the wide array of new….oh wait, nevermind.  The world of acne treatment R&D is unfortunately shrinking as payors pick away at the medical necessity of managing the most common inflammatory skin disease. Like Marty McFly fading in that famous family photo, the spotlight on acne is shifting, enough to make Dr. Pimple Punisher Dr. Hilary Baldwin pick up a bottle of Prozac. But all hope is not lost.

Join JDD Podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman as he and Dr. Baldwin scour the therapeutic landscape and take a sharp left into the over the counter space to review accessible options to manage both the today and tomorrow of Acne Vulgaris, the symbiosis between RX and OTC to address barrier dysfunction, scarring and hyperpigmentation.

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Dermatology News

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Podoconiosis: Review of this Unusual Cause of Lower Extremity Lymphedema and its Global Health Burden

July Article Spotlight In parts of the world where red clay soil coats the ground, podoconiosis—non-filarial elephantiasis—continues to devastate lives. This neglected tropical disease affects nearly 4 million people globally…
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Addressing the Root Causes of Female Hair Loss and Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions

Beyond Minoxidil: Is It Time to Rethink Female Hair Loss Treatment? More than half of postmenopausal women, and a significant percentage of younger, healthy women, struggle with visible hair loss,…
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Socioeconomic Disparities in Gentle Skin Care Access for Atopic Dermatitis: Affordability and Pharmacy Deserts

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