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New AAD Acne Guidelines: Cost Shouldn’t Be the Reason Behind Conditional Recommendations

The Dermatology Digest

By Julie Harper, MD The pathogenesis of acne is complex and often requires a combination of different topical and/or oral medications to achieve clearance. Two of only three medications in the guidelines that are branded products have no available generic, clascoterone cream (Winlevi, Sun Pharma) and oral sarecycline (Seysara, Almirall).

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What Are the Benefits of Adding PRP to Microneedling?

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Microneedling is a treatment during which a qualified medical professional uses a device with tiny needles that puncture the skin. For example, one study from 2016 found that microneedling with distilled water led to a 45.84% reduction in acne scarring. Microneedling with PRP: What Is It? That number jumped to 62.2%

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ACNE FROM STEROIDS: SHOULD YOU BE WORRIED?

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Steroid acne Corticosteroids are important medications which are indicated in the treatment of a wide range of medical conditions, and at times their administration can be life-saving. These develop over months, and gradually increase in severity, and older lesions heal with scarring ahich are intermingled with newer spots.

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Erysipelas

First Derm

Should I seek medical advice? Those with coexisting diseases such as diabetes should seek medical help early. Usually, the skin heals without scarring. It often involves the lymphatics of the skin. It has a characteristic fiery red appearance along with streaking (due to lymphatic involvement); hence it is also known as “St.

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Intradermal nevus

First Derm

Online Dermatologist Intradermal nevus Medically reviewed by The Dermatologists and written by Dr. Alexander Börve Intradermal nevus (18) scalp hair [ICD-10 D22.9] Should I seek medical care? Also, you are likely to be left with a scar that can be roughly three times as big as the original mole.

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Managing Acne Pre and Post Cosmetic Surgery

First Derm

The Impact of Acne and Skin Marks on Cosmetic Surgery Acne and skin marks, such as scars or pigmentation issues, can significantly influence the outcomes of cosmetic surgery procedures. Surgeons may need to modify their approach to minimize the risk of exacerbating existing skin conditions or creating new scars during the procedure. [1]

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Livedo Reticularis

First Derm

Scarring – The appearance of livedo reticularis is initially reversible if the underlying problem is treated, but if it persists chronically, telengiectasias may develop. How is it diagnosed? However, skin biopsies are not always diagnostic and sometimes the results may be normal if the changes causing it are transient. What can I do?