Pigmentation Disorders
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SPF is only the start when recommending sunscreens
In a recent study, 43% of dermatologists who responded to a survey reported that they never, rarely, or only sometimes took a patient’s skin type...
Case Letter
Nevus Sebaceus With Novel HRAS Sequence Variant Mutation Misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata
Early stages of nevus sebaceus can be mistaken for alopecia areata.
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Picosecond laser applications continue to expand
“In 2023, we’re better than we’ve ever been in terms of our ability to safely and effectively improve melasma,” Dr. Paul M. Friedman said.
Case Letter
Acute Onset of Vitiligolike Depigmentation After Nivolumab Therapy for Systemic Melanoma
New-onset vitiligo coinciding with malignant melanoma should be considered a good prognostic indicator.
Cosmeceutical Critique
Bergamot
Beyond its niche role in treatments for vitiligo and psoriasis, this botanical product appears to show potential as an anti-inflammatory agent as...
Photo Challenge
Annular Erythematous Plaques With Central Hypopigmentation on Sun-Exposed Skin
A 67-year-old White woman presented to our dermatology clinic with pruritic annular erythematous plaques with central hypopigmentation on the...
Photo Challenge
Periorbital Orange Spots
A 63-year-old White man with a history of melanoma presented to our dermatology clinic for evaluation of gradually worsening yellow discoloration...
Dx Across the Skin Color Spectrum
Vitiligo
Vitiligo is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by areas of depigmented white patches on the skin due to the loss of melanocytes in the...
Cosmeceutical Critique
Camellia japonica
A dry oil known as tsubaki oil, derived from C. japonica and rich in oleic acid, polyphenols, as well as vitamins A, C, D, and E, is used...
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Pigmentary disorder experts welcome research explosion
Development of new treatment options is long overdue for the slate of disorders that has such profound effects on quality of life.
Case Letter
Microneedling With Bimatoprost to Treat Hypopigmented Skin Caused by Burn Scars
Percutaneous drug delivery of bimatoprost may be helpful in skin repigmentation.