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Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Utilization of a Heatmapping Python Program to Visualize Improvements of Skin Hydration After Use of a Moisturizing Lotion or Cream

Utilization of a Heatmapping Python Program to Visualize Improvements of Skin Hydration After Use of a Moisturizing Lotion or Cream

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Lotion or Cream? A Fresh Look at Moisturizer Efficacy in Dry Skin Dry skin is more than just a nuisance, it’s a clinical challenge that affects comfort, barrier function, and,…

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Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Utilization of a Heatmapping Python Program to Visualize Improvements of Skin Hydration After Use of a Moisturizing Lotion or Cream

Utilization of a Heatmapping Python Program to Visualize Improvements of Skin Hydration After Use of a Moisturizing Lotion or Cream

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Lotion or Cream? A Fresh Look at Moisturizer Efficacy in Dry Skin Dry skin is more than just a nuisance, it’s a clinical challenge that affects comfort, barrier function, and,…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Pincer Nail Deformity in an African American Patient Corrected by Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser

Pincer Nail Deformity in an African American Patient Corrected by Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser

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Catch Up on July’s Latest Case Report on Pincer Nail Relief Pincer nail deformity isn’t just unsightly, it’s painful, persistent, and notoriously difficult to treat. While braces and surgery are…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About world vitiligo day. The image is from The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas of a patient with skin of color who has vitiligo on the scalp, face, and forehead. The patient has darker skin tone.

World Vitiligo Day

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June 25 marks World Vitiligo Day, a global recognition of a condition that affects approximately 0.5-2% of the population worldwide. Though non-life-threatening, vitiligo carries a profound psychosocial burden, disproportionately affecting…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Top Chief Complaints and Diagnoses for Outpatient Dermatology Patients of Color

Top Chief Complaints and Diagnoses for Outpatient Dermatology Patients of Color

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Did you miss it? By 2044, people with skin of color (SOC) will make up the majority of the U.S. population—but dermatology still lags behind in addressing their unique needs.…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Visual Assessment Tools and Therapeutic Implications for Acanthosis Nigricans. Image is from the Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas that features acanthosis nigricans on a patient with darker skin tone.

Visual Assessment Tools and Therapeutic Implications for Acanthosis Nigricans

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Featured Article Acanthosis nigricans disproportionately affects individuals with darker skin tones, yet no FDA-approved treatment currently exists. As the demand for effective therapies grows, the dermatology community faces a critical challenge:…
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology JDD Article About Co-occurring Melanoma in an Active Area of Vitiligo in Skin of Color. Image from The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas which features side by side images of patients, even with skin of color, with vitiligo.

Co-occurring Melanoma in an Active Area of Vitiligo in Skin of Color

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Featured Article Could vitiligo lower melanoma risk—or might it mask it? The intricate relationship between these conditions takes a surprising turn in this compelling case of melanoma on a non-sun-exposed site…

JDD in the News: Benefits of Long-Term Ixekizumab in Psoriasis; Secukinumab in Psoriasis Patients with Skin of Color

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by Allison Sit Healio wrote about two JDD studies on psoriasis treatments including one on the benefits of long-term ixekizumab. The study, “Benefits Over Five Years of Ixekizumab Treatment in…

JDD in the News: Racial and Ethnic Minority Underrepresentation in Vitiligo Clinical Trials; Combination Cream for Melasma

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by Allison Sit Managed Healthcare Executive and Healio both wrote about a JDD study on the underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minority groups in vitiligo research. The study, “Racial and…

JDD in the News: Rural Health Disparities in Skin Cancer; Efficacy and Safety of Micronized Isotretinoin Administered Without Food

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by Allison Sit Health Day and Healio wrote about a June JDD study on skin cancer rates in rural areas. The study, “Rural Health Disparities in Skin Cancer Amplified Among…

JDD in the News: No Racial Differences in Access to Biologics

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Dermatology Times featured a JDD study on whether race plays a factor in access to biologics. The study, “No Racial Differences Found in Access to Biologics: A Population-Based Study of…