Topic: Acne
Strategies for Treating Adult Female Acne
Series: DermTube Journal Club | July 3, 2019
Hilary Baldwin, MD joins DermTube Journal Club host Joshua Zeichner, MD to discuss treatment options for adult female acne. Dr. Baldwin says spironolactone prescriptions are on the rise with dermatologists and patients rediscovering this treatment, noting that it is safe, effective, and affordable. Drs. Baldwin and Zeichner talk about their approach to finding the optimal dosing for patients and how to manage expectations. They also discuss topical treatments and their preference for prescribing branded products—such as a new topical tretinoin lotion—with elegant vehicles to ensure tolerability. They also share insights about a new isotretinoin formulation that does not need to be taken with a high-fat meal, making it more ideal for this patient population.
Hot Topic: Hormone Inhibitors for Acne
Video | March 25, 2019
Diane Berson, MD talks to Joel L. Cohen, MD about current and investigational hormone inhibitors for the treatment of acne. She discusses the safety and efficacy of spironolactone for adult female patients, especially those who suffer from cyclical acne. She also discusses a new topical androgen receptor inhibitor that is currently being investigated for treating acne by reducing sebum production.
The Latest in Acne
VIDEO | July 29, 2019
Nanotechnology Advances
Meeting Coverage | 2019 AAD Summer Meeting
New York, NY: July 25 - 28, 2019
Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD
