Derm Topics

Top Tips for Dermatology Entrepreneurs
181861818618186EntrepreneurshipNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. John Harris, founding director of the Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center, and the Autoimmune Therapeutics Institute at UMass Chan Medical School. Dr. Harris is also the founder of five companies -- proof you can be an academic and an entrepreneur at the same time. If you’re considerin …
Entrepreneurship
Patient Buzz Series: At-Home Skincare Devices
181681816818168skincare devicesAt-home skincare devices are now widely available to consumers, from handheld light wands for acne and wrinkles to laser hair removal devices. While no at-home device can fully mimic the benefits of in-office treatments, dermatologists spoke with Everyday Health and HuffPost about which at-home devices are worth consideration. Dermatologist Dr. Rachel Westbay told HuffPost that consumers can us …
skincare devices
Medicolegal Implications of Regenerative Medicine and PRP
181611816118161PRPNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Terrance Keaney, assistant clinical faculty of dermatology at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and Howard University. Watch and find out why the FDA and Department of Justice are giving more attention to regenerative medicine in recent years. Learn how the FDA views platelet-ri …
PRP
Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
181341813418134Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG)Intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) is a concentrate of pooled immunoglobulins derived from plasma donors. Its unique mechanism of action expands the utility of the medication to a variety of conditions. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at IVIG, which is FDA-approved for the treatment of dermatologic conditions including dermatomyositis, Kawasaki disease, ITP, and …
Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG)
How I Treat Acne Scars | Expert Pearls
181411814118141acne scarsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Arisa Ortiz, director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Ortiz shares why it’s important to set realistic expectations with patients who are seeking treatment for their acne scars. Watch as she outlines her approach for each type of scar, and shares a simple …
acne scars