Lactobionic and lactic acids are commonly used in both exfoliating and moisturizing products. Both molecules contain hydroxyl groups which makes them capable of bonding to water in the skin and thus are highly moisturizing. The different structure of each molecule makes them uniquely suited to different functions in the skin and also for different uses …
The forms of alopecia where the hair follicle is destroyed are considered scarring, while others types do not destroy the follicle and are therefore non-scarring. Examples of scarring alopecia are lichen planopilaris (LPP) or discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), and non-scarring alopecia includes alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia (AGA), syphilis, and trichotillomania. The ability to differentiate should …
There are clear guidelines for caring for newborn skin in order to defend against pathogens, prevent fluid loss and dehydration, and keep electrolytes in balance. However, preterm infants (born earlier than 37 weeks) are even more vulnerable as the skin barrier is significantly compromised, and standard guidelines are not yet developed. In addition, care varies …
Misha Rosenbach, MD, stopped by the Dermcast studios during the SDPA’s 16th Annual Fall Dermatology Conference 2018, held in Orlando, Florida, to discuss the how he became interested in inpatient dermatology.