GLP-1RAs and Isotretinoin: A Risky Combination? Recent reports on dermatologic side effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) have prompted a closer look at how these drugs interact with other treatments,…
JDD From the Vault: Estrogen Deficient Skin: A Topical Option for Postmenopausal Facial Aging Have you seen this one? We’re highlighting a frequently visited JDD article from the vault that…
"Clean," "Natural," "Cruelty-Free": Why Your Patients Are Asking—and What You Need to Know With the rise of “clean beauty,” more patients are coming to dermatology visits with questions about the…
Time for a Global Standard? Rethinking Topical Corticosteroid Classification Topical corticosteroids (TCS) are a mainstay in dermatology, used to treat a wide range of skin conditions. While effective and generally…
Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis: Can We Make It Painless? Actinic keratosis (AK), a common result of sun damage, can be a warning sign for squamous cell carcinoma. With skin…
What Happens After Isotretinoin? New Insights Into Post-Treatment Acne Care Isotretinoin remains the gold standard for treating severe acne, but relapse after treatment is common, affecting 20 to 60% of…
The Hidden Role of C. acnes in Dandruff: Beyond the Flakes Dandruff affects nearly 50% of the global population, yet its exact causes remain under ongoing investigation. While most clinicians…
Isotretinoin Dosing in Adolescents: Does Weight Change Matter? Isotretinoin remains the gold standard for treating severe nodulocystic acne, with cumulative dosing of 120-150 mg/kg shown to balance safety and efficacy. Higher…
Faster Relief for Seborrheic Dermatitis? A Case for Topical Roflumilast Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that often frustrates patients and clinicians alike, especially during flare-ups. While topical corticosteroids…
What Skin Toxicities May Signal in Melanoma Patients on Immunotherapy Cutaneous immune-related adverse events (irCAEs) are among the most common side effects seen in patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs)…
Test Your Knowledge! Join Dr. Alexis Carrington, Chief Dermatology Resident at George Washington University, to help understand dermatologic conditions across all skin tones. Decoding Derm: What’s the Diagnosis is a…
Painless™ PDT vs. Conventional PDT: A Quick Look at Patient Comfort in AK Treatment Actinic keratosis (AK) is one of the most common conditions treated by dermatologists, and photodynamic therapy…