Gabrielle Capaldo

Doxycycline was associated with an earlier onset of acne-related hyperpigmentation during seasons with high sun exposure, whereas minocycline was not, according to a study.“Although oral tetracyclines are widely prescribed for acne given their anti-inflammatory properties, they independently increase the risk of hyperpigmentation, particularly in the setting of sun exposure,”

Telemedicine trends, as evaluated before and after the COVID-19 pandemic, revealed that the practice is most accepted by younger physicians, with dermatologists viewing limits to physical exams as its main barrier, according to a study.“The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a significant shift in patient care marked by increased telemedicine use. ... Few studies have quantified physicians’

Children born to mothers with atopic dermatitis are more prone to develop atopic dermatitis as well as other allergic illnesses, according to a study.“AD has been associated with other allergic illness (OAI) such as asthma, seasonal allergies and food allergies,” Zelma C. Chiesa Fuxench, MD, MSCE, of the department of dermatology at Perelman School of Medicine at University of

A device using elastic-scattering spectroscopy and artificial intelligence may assist primary care physicians in the quick and accurate detection of skin cancer, according to a study.“An alternative, noninvasive, handheld device utilizing elastic-scattering spectroscopy (ESS) and artificial intelligence (AI) may augment lesion risk stratification in the primary care setting and increase

After an average of two treatment sessions, narrow-band intense pulsed light improved erythema and telangiectasia in patients with rosacea, according to a study.“Dyed pulsed light (DPL) is a kind of narrow-band pulsed light technology, and it uses filters that concentrate the light into a narrow and specific spectrum (500 nm-600 nm), which contains the absorption peak of melanin and

Higher acne vulgaris prevalence was associated with puberty status, skin of color and weight gain among adolescents, according to a study.“Several risk factors have been associated with [acne vulgaris (AV)] severity, such as being overweight and having a more advanced puberty stage,” Willemijn C. A. M. Witkam, MD, of Erasmus University Medical Center in the Netherlands, and colleagues

New, topline results from two phase 3b trials showed relabotulinumtoxinA has a rapid onset of action and durability for the treatment of glabellar and canthal lines, Galderma announced in a press release.“These results have solidified relabotulinumtoxinA as a quick-acting, long-lasting and efficacious option for patients, while also being a convenient-to-use treatment for aesthetics

The top 10 most viewed YouTube videos about topical corticosteroid withdrawal reflect poor reliability and accuracy, according to a study.“YouTube ... is increasingly used by patients as a source of health information,” Erika McCormick, BSc, of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and colleagues wrote. “User-generated YouTube content does not

Researchers recommend incorporating religion into cultural humility training for dermatologists to better serve Muslim patients, according to a study.“The impact of religious identity on dermatologic care is an understudied topic,” Ghida El-Banna, MD, MPP, of the department of dermatology at Stanford University School of Medicine, and colleagues wrote. “To explore the impact of

Dermatologists are more likely to prescribe standard of care therapies to children with hidradenitis suppurativa compared with non-dermatologists, according to a study.“Direct comparisons between the variety of specialties that manage pediatric [hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)] are lacking,” Kelly M. Atherton, MD, MSCR, of the college of medicine at the Medical University of South

Researchers found that early acne education may improve acne health literacy and encourage help-seeking behavior in adolescents, according to a study.Based in Canada, the Acne Education Project is a medical student-led initiative created to increase acne health literacy by providing evidence-based resources to young adolescents aged 9 to 13 years.

Patients with certain autoimmune and inflammatory conditions may develop cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma at higher rates than immunocompetent patients, according to a study. “Data is limited on the risk of skin cancers in different non-organ transplant immunosuppressed patients,” Emily S. Ruiz, MD, MPH, associate professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School, director of the

The FDA has issued a notification to isotretinoin manufacturers to modify the iPledge Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy to minimize procedural burdens on prescribers, pharmacists and patients. To prevent fetal exposure of isotretinoin, the iPledge Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) was implemented as a way to keep prescribers, pharmacists and patients informed about the

While certain demographic factors were associated with a higher risk for paradoxical eczema among patients with psoriasis, treatment with certain biologic classes was not, according to a study.“While biologics targeting tumor necrosis factor (TNF), interleukin (IL)-12/23, IL-17 and IL-23 are highly effective treatments for plaque psoriasis, they are associated with cutaneous adverse events,

Vtama cream 1% may be used in combination with an injectable biologic for the treatment of plaque psoriasis, according to a Schweiger Dermatology Group press release. The Psoriasis Treatment Center of New Jersey announced positive results from its single-center, open-label, observational study evaluating Vtama cream 1% (tapinarof, Dermavant Sciences) as an add-on treatment to injectable biologics

Compared with unvaccinated individuals, the recombinant zoster vaccine reduces the 3-year risk for mortality and myocardial infarction among individuals aged 50 to 65 years, according to a study.“Studies report that herpes zoster increases the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, including stroke and myocardial infarction,” Matthew F. Helm, MD, of the department of

Using stabilized, super-oxidized hypochlorous acid during and after hair restoration surgery may assist in the healing process, according to a study. “Stabilized, super-oxidized hypochlorous acid (HOCI) is highly effective against bacterial, fungal and viral microorganisms. In addition, topical HOCI will increase tissue oxygenation of wound sites to aid in healing,” Dow Stough, MD, of

A topical formulation with PATH-3 Technology demonstrated long-term effects and tolerability in the treatment of facial dyschromia, according to a study.“Dyschromia continues to be a challenging cutaneous condition to treat, which has been complicated by the complex pathways involved and the nuances of individual cases,” Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE, MBA, FAAD, of the Laser & Skin

The use of biologics to treat psoriasis does not affect antibody production after a patient has had a COVID infection or vaccination, according to a study. In early November 2023, the latest omicron variant JN.1 caused less than 5% of COVID-19 cases in the U.S., according to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. As of January 2024, it was estimated to cause more than 60% of cases.

The American Academy of Dermatology has released new care guidelines for acne vulgaris, according to a press release. Published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, these guidelines are an update to the AAD’s 2016 acne guidelines and include 18 recommendations for topical and systemic therapies and five good practice statements.