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Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, offers insights on the role of patient-reported outcomes in informing treatment decisions for patients with atopic dermatitis.
Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors have had game-changing effects for patients with psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, and alopecia areata, but the use of these potent medications has been associated with JAK inhibitor-associated acne (JAKne). In a systematic review and meta-analysis of 25 clinical…
Superheroes were the theme of the Dermatology Education Foundation’s DEF Essential Resource Meeting 2024 (DERM2024) NP/PA CME Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 24-28. “Dermatology heroes aren’t born … they’re trained,” a sign at the entryway to the conference proclaimed. Practical…
Save face (and elbows and scalp, too) with this super simple psoriasis skin-care guide just for men.
Photos of the U.S. women’s 4x100-meter medley relay team at the 2024 Paris Olympics emerged in Chinese-language social media posts alongside a claim that they provide evidence of doping before the competition. The posts point to the athletes’ unusually flushed faces in the images as supposed proof…
Sun damage is often to blame for premature signs of aging, which include hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone. (Getty Images)
In a recent episode of My Florida Green podcast, Dr. Friedman shared invaluable insights on sun care and the therapeutic uses of medical cannabis. The episode delves into the unique challenges Floridians face in protecting their skin from the intense sun and explores how medical marijuana can…
There are promising new findings as scientists look for new ways to protect skin from sun damage. A new study by the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences found a chemical in marijuana, known as cannabidiol, or CBD, may be one new answer. In the study, 19 participants…
The study saw a reduction of 2 major UVA-induced mtDNA deletions associated with skin photoaging.
Last month, George Washington University teamed up with the American Academy of Dermatology and hosted the course on campus. Sharpe, who wants to become a dermatology physician assistant, attended last year’s session, too. “I knew what I wanted to do, but I didn’t know how to get there,” she said…