Quiz: Adolescent acne treatment and persistent adult acne
LAHAINA, HAWAII – Clascoterone targets androgen receptors in the skin in order to reduce cutaneous 5-alpha dihydrotestosterone.
iPLEDGE allows at-home pregnancy tests during pandemic
Patients taking isotretinoin can use telemedicine to meet with their prescribing physicians instead of in-person...
Low-income DC communities have restricted access to iPLEDGE pharmacies
“Not only are there fewer such pharmacies available in low-income communities, but the residents must also travel further to reach them,” Nidhi...
LAHAINA, HAWAII – In the fed state, both isotretinoin formulations were absorbed to the same extent, “but in the fasting state, there was a...
LAHAINA, HAWAII – “Pay attention to the bug we are treating and ... make sure the concentration of the drug that we are using is appropriate to...
Acne treatment may vary based on race, gender, insurance
The differences raise concerns for undertreatment among racial/ethnic minority and female patients.
Social media may negatively influence acne treatment
Patients follow advice found on social media that doesn't match up with AAD guidelines.
Infographic: Applications for the Ketogenic Diet in Dermatology
The ketogenic diet has a good safety and efficacy profile if administered by a knowledgeable provider. Dermatologists should be...