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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 …
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Self-Reported Long-Term Side Effects of Isotretinoin: A Case Series
176931769317693isotretinoin In this brief communication, JDD authors T. Roxana Ghadimi BS, Michael J. Martinez BS, and Evan A. Rieder MD present self-reported long-term, remote side effects to isotretinoin that dermatologists must be aware of. INTRODUCTION Isotretinoin is considered the gold standard treatment for severe nodulocystic acne, though it has been the subject of controversy in the media for concerns relate …
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Paradigm Shifts in Lab Monitoring
138481384813848Lab Monitoring How to Mitigate Risk without Compromising Care If you were to counsel a patient on every possible risk of a given medication, it would be a long list of extreme and rare potential outcomes and almost certainly leave the patient in doubt whether it is safe even to take. Frequent lab monitoring has been common practice and often used to reduce the perception of risk with systemic medication …
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