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, sought to address facial aesthetic concerns and treatment priorities among African American women in the U.S. Researchers surveyed 401 African American women ages 30 to 65 years and found uneven skin tone/color (57%) and dark circles under the eyes (48%) were the most frequently-reported facial concerns. Other aging concerns were the submental area, periorbital area, forehead lines and chin. Researchers concluded that, for African American women, aesthetic concerns may be less about fine lines and wrinkles and more about pigmentation and soft tissue volume. Researchers hoped the study was a first step to a more patient-centric and culturally-competent approach in treating facial aesthetic concerns in African American patients.
Dermatology Advisor highlighted a JDD study in its article about disease control in atopic dermatitis. The study, “Burden, Control, and Treatment of Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis in 2021: A United States Patient Survey Study”, by Peter Lio, MD, and colleagues sought to describe diseases control, quality of life and treatment satisfaction among people in the U.S. with moderate-to-severe AD. Investigators conducted an online survey and found more than half (51%) of those who self-reported as having moderate-to-severe AD reported inadequate disease control. Researchers surmised this may be due in part to underuse of systemic biologics in patients who are eligible to take them. In addition, researchers wrote that there remains an unmet need for education on both current and new systemic biologics that could improve AD control, quality of life and overall treatment satisfaction.
A Forbes guide on anti-aging supplements included a JDD study about oral collagen supplements. The 2019 study, “Oral Collagen Supplementation: A Systematic Review of Dermatological Applications.” by Margit L.W. Juhasz, MD, and Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, and colleagues, was a literature review that assessed randomized-controlled trials using collagen supplementation to improve the skin. Investigators included studies on anti-aging and potential applications in medical dermatology. Of 11 studies reviewed, the authors found promising preliminary results for the short and long-term use of oral collagen supplements for both wound healing and skin aging.
