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5-Fluorouracil Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
120201202012020FluoroplexActinic keratoses represent the most common dermatologic diagnosis in patients older than 45 years old in the United States and account for 5.2 million visits annually.1 Cutaneous field cancerization represents areas with a high burden of both clinical and subclinical actinic damage. Cryotherapy can often be combined with topical chemotherapy for a synergistic approach. We continue our series, The …
Fluoroplex
Keloid Treatment in Skin of Color: New Techniques & Pearls from the Experts
115401154011540Keloid in SOCDepending on your comfort level with treating scars, you may feel hesitation when taking on treatment for patients with keloids – especially those with skin of color.  We all know keloids are more common in skin of color and we have most likely all treated these patients.  But how can we improve patient outcomes and limit side effects? During the 2020 Skin of Color Update, Drs. Maritza Pere …
Keloid in SOC
An Update on Rhinophyma
996299629962rhinophymaGin nose. Gin blossom. Rum nose. Rum blossom. Brandy nose. Copper nose. Hammer nose. Potato nose. These are some of the disparaging terms that were once used to describe people suffering from rhinophyma. As can be seen, many imply the use of alcohol by the afflicted, which is sadly yet another example of the victim-shaming we so often observe when someone’s appearance or choices make others unco …
rhinophyma
Management of Seborrheic Keratoses with Dr. Adam Friedman
486248624862Seborrheic KeratosesA Recap of the JDD October Podcast Seborrheic keratoses (SKs), though harmless, are one of the most common patient concerns.  Their aesthetic impact makes them one of the most common dermatologic complaints, however treatment options are limited.  In this special of the JDD podcast series, Dr. Adam Friedman discusses his group’s article “Managing Seborrheic Keratosis: Evolving Strategies an …
Seborrheic Keratoses