Faculty: Ilanit Samuels, PA-C For one of the afternoon sessions of the aesthetics program of the Fall SDPA conference, Physician Assistant Ilanit Samuels reviewed pre and post procedure skin care. Firstly, it is important to recognize the type of skin of the individual patient, followed by the type of procedure that will be performed which …
Faculty: Jennifer Holman, MD Dr. Holman began her presentation on platelet rich plasma (PRP) and microneedling through emphasizing her belief in the utilization of PAs in her practice as “best working as partners”. She reviewed the use of PRP dating back to the 1970s in medicine. The benefit of PRP is the 300+ active substances …
Response to treatments for vitiligo are highly variable from person to person. Experimentation with the optimal combination of medication and surgical modalities are underway to determine the best way to restore pigment. Microneedling is a method that can deliver transdermal drugs in a way that enhances absorption, which can also enhance the efficacy and decrease …
Androgenic alopecia (AGA) is typically treated with a combination of finasteride and minoxidil, which targets androgens, but even with this treatment 40% of patients go bald. A recent study used dermoscopy to evaluate the effectiveness of using microneedling in combination with injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) as a treatment modality. Twenty patients participated in the …