Neal Bhatia, MD stopped by the Dermcast studios during the SDPA’s Annual Summer Dermatology Conference 2018, held in Seattle, Washington, to discuss actinic keratosis and the best modalities of treatment currently available.
Acne has an impact on quality of life due to its visible effects on patients – especially with regards to scarring, which affects up to 95% of acne patients. Acne scarring may be either hypertrophic or atrophic with atrophic being more common and categorized as either ice pick, boxcar and rolling scars. The full pathogenesis …
Pityrosporum folliculitis, which is caused by naturally-occurring Malassezia yeasts, is a common condition especially in tropical countries. However, because it is easily confused with acne vulgaris, appropriate treatment can be delayed. A recent letter in response to a review article published in Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD) detailed a small study where …
Some studies have suggested that female sex hormones may play a role in the development of malignant melanoma (MM). Though the data is far from conclusive, melanocytes appear to be hormonally responsive and there is the presence of estrogen receptors in melanocytic nevi and some melanoma cells. It is not known yet what contribution, if …
Dipeptidyl-Peptidase 4 Inhibitors (DPP-4), belong to a class of anti-hyperglycemic agents indicated for improving glycemic control in patients with type-2 diabetes. As their use has increased, so has the number of cases of Bullous Pemphigoid (BP), a chronic skin disorder characterized by blisters, hives and itching. A recent study used a case-control method to answer …
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 …