Pigmentation Disorders
Cosmeceutical Critique
Saururus chinensis
Modern research has produced evidence supporting the use of this plant in the dermatologic realm.
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Novel platform harnesses 3D laser technology for skin treatments
The high-speed imaging system features 10-micron resolution, “so you get exquisite imaging that can help guide your treatments,” Dr. Mathew M....
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Applications for laser-assisted drug delivery on the horizon, expert says
“There is no doubt that by drilling tiny little holes or channels with ablative fractional lasers, we enhance drug delivery to the skin,” said...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Erythrasma
A well-demarcated, red-brown plaque with fine scale in the antecubital fossa of an obese Hispanic woman. What's the condition, and what are the...
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ICD-10 code can identify patients with melasma for future study
“Overall, our results support the validity of using the ICD-10 code for melasma to identify patients with a diagnosis of melasma for future...
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Lego introduces first character with vitiligo
In May 2022, Mattel released a Ken doll with vitiligo after a Barbie with vitiligo was released in 2020.
Case Letter
Genital Lentiginosis: A Benign Pigmentary Abnormality Often Raising Concern for Melanoma
The irregular appearance of genital lentiginosis—multifocal, asymmetric, irregular, and darkly pigmented patches—often raises concern for melanoma...
Photo Challenge
Itchy Red-Brown Spots on a Child
A 5-year-old boy presented with red-brown spots diffusely spread over the body that were present since birth. There were no subjective symptoms,...
From the Journals
JAK inhibitors show no excess cardiovascular safety signal in French nationwide cohort
Compared with adalimumab, JAK inhibitors presented no higher risk of major adverse cardiovascular events or venous thromboembolism in patients...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Vaccinium myrtillus (bilberry seed oil) extract
Bilberries, consumed since ancient times, are reputed to function as potent antioxidants because of a wide array of phenolic constituents, and...
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Combination of energy-based treatments found to improve Becker’s nevi
The study is the largest known case series of therapy combining 1,550-nm nonablative fractional resurfacing for patients with Becker’s nevus with...