Melasma
Conference Coverage
Synthetic, botanical agents emerging as promising melasma treatments
“None of our patients can be on hydroquinone yearlong, so you have to bring in other agents that are efficacious,” Dr. Nada Elbuluk said.
News
FDA warns companies selling OTC skin lighteners
Among the side effects associated with hydroquinone products reported to the FDA are skin rashes, facial swelling, and skin discoloration or...
Case Letter
Necrotic Ulcerations After the Use of an Over-the-counter Mole and Skin Tag Removal Product
Self-administered mole and skin tag removal products are rising in popularity, but unregulated ingredients in over-the-counter products that are...
Conference Coverage
Combination approach to melasma treatment yields best results
“For chemical peels I really like glycolic acid peels because there is no downtime; it peels at the microscopic level,” Dr. Arisa E. Oritz said....
Conference Coverage
Mapping melasma management
Continuous therapy is warranted to prevent recurrences.
Latest News
FDA approves Phexxi for use as an on-demand contraceptive
This is the first nonhormonal vaginal pH regulator contraceptive, the company says.
Skin of Color
Racial Limitations of Fitzpatrick Skin Type
Fitzpatrick skin type (FST) was developed to assess the propensity of the skin to burn during phototherapy, but it also is commonly used by...
From the Journals
Calif. woman poisoned by methylmercury-containing skin cream
The patient has undergone extensive chelation therapy, but remains unable to verbalize or care for herself.
For Residents
The ABCs of COCs: A Guide for Dermatology Residents on Combined Oral Contraceptives
Despite the number of on-label and off-label uses for combined oral contraceptives (COCs) in dermatology, research suggests that dermatologists...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Melatonin update, Part 2
At the cutaneous level, melatonin exhibits antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, photoprotective, tissue regenerative, and cytoprotective activity.