Acne
From the Journals
International panel backs energy-based devices as first-line treatment of acne scars
A panel of 24 international experts in dermatology and plastic surgery assembled to develop the recommendations for integrating EBDs into the...
Case Letter
Acute Severe Urticaria From Minocycline
Minocycline-induced acute urticaria and anaphylaxis are rare adverse events.
Conference Coverage
Topical options for acne patients continue to expand
In 2020, clascoterone cream became the first topical androgen receptor inhibitor approved for the treatment of acne in patients aged 12 years and...
Conference Coverage
Cannabinoids being studied for a variety of dermatologic conditions
Recent research shows that the endocannabinoid system is involved in modulation of the CNS and in immune function, particularly skin homeostasis...
Contact Dermatitis
Contact Allergy to Topical Medicaments, Part 1: A Double-edged Sword
Allergic contact dermatitis should be suspected in patients with persistent or worsening dermatitis after use of topical medications.
Conference Coverage
Treatment with novel laser in acne studies targets sebaceous glands
“It’s pretty much a color-blind laser, so we can treat darker skin types safely, with no side effects,” said Dr. Fernanda H. Sakamoto.
Latest News
FDA OKs iPLEDGE change for gender-neutral language
In recent years, dermatologists and others have advocated for the change, hoping to make the process more inclusive and less intrusive for their...
Skin of Color
Skin of Color in Preclinical Medical Education: A Cross-Institutional Comparison and A Call to Action
The objective of this study was to determine if the preclinical dermatology curriculum at 3 US medical schools provided adequate representation of...
Photo Challenge
Chronic Hyperpigmented Patches on the Legs
A 37-year-old man with a history of cerebral palsy, bipolar disorder, and impulse control disorder presented to the emergency department with...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Acid series: Lactic acid
One of the most commonly used organic acids used on the skin, lactic acid, has been used for over 3 decades.
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Acne Vulgaris
A 27-year-old Hispanic woman with comedonal and inflammatory acne. Erythema is prominent around the inflammatory lesions. Note the pustule on the...