Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation
Three-step skincare routine improves adult acne across skin types
A three-step skincare regimen improved acne and post-acne sequelae in adults with diverse skin types, according to a study.
‘Next frontier in photoprotection’: Visible light protection education, awareness needed
A study found that dermatologists could benefit from increased education, awareness and standardized guidelines on recommending visible light protection to patients.
Laser therapy plus antioxidants improve post-acne dyschromia
Nonablative laser therapy plus topical antioxidants significantly decreased post-inflammatory dyschromia associated with acne vulgaris, especially in patients with skin of color, according to a study.
Researchers identify two genes as key drivers of acne inflammation
Researchers identify two key genes that contribute to the pathogenesis of acne, potentially opening doors for new treatment approaches, according to a study.
Skin care plays large role in managing challenges of adult acne
A panel of experts shared consensus statements on how to best manage adult acne, according to a study.
Insurance shortfalls curb pigmentary disorder treatment, often in skin of color
Medicaid coverage for tretinoin is often granted for acne vulgaris but not pigmentary disorders, which disproportionately affect patients with skin of color, according to a study. Healio spoke with a dermatologist about these findings.
Q&A: Dermatologists can use power of permanent makeup to physically, mentally aid patients
Makeup not only has cosmetic applications, but medical ones too.
UltraClear fiber laser earns FDA clearance in two expanded indications
The FDA has approved the expanded use of the UltraClear cold ablative fractional 2,910 nm fiber laser for the treatment of benign pigmented lesions and vascular dyschromia, Acclaro Medical announced in a press release.
Mohs surgery techniques may cause hyperpigmentation among patients with skin of color
Procedural factors influence post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation following Mohs micrographic surgery among patients with skin of color, according to a study.
Dermatologists’ role in recognizing human trafficking tops ASDS news
The annual American Society for Dermatologic Surgery meeting was recently held in Chicago, bringing together a wide variety of clinical knowledge, techniques and news.