Faculty: Ted Lain, MD For Saturday morning product theater, Dr. Ted Lain reviewed Aklief (trifarotene) 0.005% cream, a new topical innovation in the treatment of moderate to severe acne. Dr. Lain noted when surveyed, up to 94% acne patients believe their providers could do more to improve their acne. and up to 52% have skipped …
Having acne can affect an individual’s body image leading to shame, anxiety, depression, embarrassment and bullying from peers. Patients who suffer from acne present with low self-esteem and tend to be very self- conscious of their acne lesions. Treating a patient with acne can be one of the most rewarding patient interactions in the field …
Joshua Grosshandler, MD, stops by the Dermcast.tv studio for a discussion about Sarecycline, the first new oral medication for acne in four years. The medication is weight based, allowing for a lot of flexibiltiy, and requires just one pill per day. “This medicine is indicated at 9 years of age and older which is amazing. …
Patients who suffer from severe acne present with painful nodules and cysts that can lead to scarring. It can be a difficult condition to treat and often warrants systemic treatments for clearance of these acne lesions. Isotretinoin is a Vitamin A derivative medication that is highly effective for treatment of severe acne. Isotretinoin is teratogenic– …