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Approach to Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Patients with Skin of Color: Insights from Dr. Ginette A. Okoye
204292042920429Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a challenging dermatological condition characterized by painful, recurrent, and often disfiguring skin lesions. In this article, we will explore the expert insights of Dr. Ginette Okoye, Professor and Chair of the Howard University Department of Dermatology, as she discussed her approach to and experience with treating patients with HS at the 2023 Skin of Color Upd …
What’s New in Pediatric Acne? Stop Picking and Start Applying Well-Tolerated Retinoids!
163311633116331PEDIATRIC ACNELinda Stein Gold, Director of Dermatology Clinical Research at Henry Ford Health System, lead us through “Acne across the ages” at the 17th Annual Women’s and Pediatric Dermatology Seminar. She busted through several acne myths, which are easily debunked with new acne medications: Clascoterone 1% cream: it reduces sebum production in the skin! Similar to spironolactone, it is an anti-andr …
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Clascoterone Cream | Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
162101621016210clascoteroneClascoterone cream is a novel topical therapeutic agent used to treat acne vulgaris through androgen inhibition. Other androgen inhibitors such as combined oral contraceptive pills and off-label spironolactone can lead to some unwanted side effects such as feminization, gynecomastia, and erectile dysfunction, making them unsuitable for male patients. Unlike other androgen inhibitors used to manage …
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Hormonal Treatment of Acne: Work up, Indications, & Guidelines
157031570315703Hormonal treatment of acneDr. Diane Thiboutot, Professor of Dermatology at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, gave a practical talk at the 2022 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference about hormonal treatment of acne. Dr. Thiboutot discussed the hormonal work up, indications for hormonal treatment, and guidelines for choosing a therapy, including oral contraceptives. Hormonal Workup for Ac …
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JDD Issue Highlights | April 2022
153551535515355psoriasisThe April 2022 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) includes the perfect blend of original articles, case reports, and editorials. With topics ranging from injectable fillers, botulinum toxin in hidradenitis suppurativa, cannabis and cannabinoid product use, to psoriasis, melasma, onychomycosis and everything in between, we share this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD …
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