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JDD March 2024 Issue Highlights
213712137121371alopeciaMarch into groundbreaking dermatological insights with the latest issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology! Explore the prescribing habits of oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia, delve into a comprehensive review of botulinum toxin uses, and discover the effectiveness of microneedling for acne scars. Plus, unravel the uncertainties surrounding exosome therapy in androgenetic alopecia. Fro …
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Patient Buzz Series: “Lazy Girl” Makeup Trend
213672136721367makeupOne of the latest TikTok trends has dermatologists concerned about the risks of pulmonary damage and allergic reactions. The “Lazy Girl” makeup trend involves applying self-tanner overnight to contour the face, according to FOX News. However, dermatologist Dr. Fayne Frey finds this trend disturbing, and dermatologist Dr. Mariano Busso cautions that results can vary. Skin, hair and nail tren …
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What Dermatologists Should Know About Approaching Alopecia Patients
208292082920829alopeciaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, associate professor at University of Chicago Medicine. Watch as Dr. Barbosa shares why it may be challenging for an alopecia patient to visit a dermatologist and why it’s important to address the psychological burden of hair loss. Hear how considering a broad differential is essential t …
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JDD Buzz Series: Oral Minoxidil Shortages After Media Attention
207972079720797MINOXIDILMedia attention about oral minoxidil has impacted access to the hair loss drug in the Washington, D.C. area, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Researchers found shortages of the drug in D.C.-area pharmacies more than a year after an article about the treatment appeared in The New York Times. To find out more about oral minoxidil access, …
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Patient Buzz: Hair Growth Treatments | The Expert Weighs In
205282052820528Hair Growth TreatmentsGlamour recently posted an online article about how to grow hair faster. Does research support the use of supplements for hair growth? How quickly can patients expect to see results from any hair interventions? For expert advice, I reached out to Amy McMichael, MD, FAAD, professor and chair of the department of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. When a patient asks how …
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