Katie Hobbins

 talks tranexamic acid for dark spots and filler questions to ask a dermatologist, while 

 highlights retinol, reef-safe sunscreen effectiveness, and hyperhidrosis treatment.

Why Tranexamic Acid Is the New Secret to Fading Dark Spots

Here's What Dermatologists Want You to Know About Retinol

Hold Up, Is 'Reef-Safe Sunscreen' Actually Just BS?

12 Questions to Ask Your Dermatologist When Considering Fillers

Can You Permanently Reduce Sweating? Here's What Dermatologists Say

Articles

This week, consumer magazines highlight hyperhidrosis, filler questions to ask a dermatologist, and more.

Is Your Sweating Problem Actually Hyperhidrosis?

This week in aesthetics, a study highlights baricitinib for hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, Will Kirby, DO, FAOCD, interviews Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD, FAAD, in the April “Meet the Aesthetic Expert” column, a study examines the role of vitamin D in keloid scar treatment, and Michael Kluska, DO, discusses Evolve by InMode in his monthly device review.

Baricitinib Shows Hair Regrowth in Phase 3 Study for AA

Eli Lilly and Incyte announce results from its phase 3 study evaluating baricitinib 2 mg and 4 mg for the treatment of alopecia areata, making it the first phase 3 study with top-line results in patients with the hair disorder.

The Role of Vitamin D in Keloid Scar Treatment

A recent study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology examines the safety and efficacy of using vitamin D intralesional injection for the treatment of keloid scars.

Meet the Aesthetic Expert With Dr Will Kirby: Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD, FAAD

In this month’s "Meet the Aesthetic Expert" column, Will Kirby, DO, FAOCD, talks with dual board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist Amy Spizuoco, DO, FAOCD, FAAD, about her new role as president-elect of AOCD, the coveted millennial patient population, and how to leverage health and beauty for a more holistic approach to aesthetics.

In this monthly technology review, Michael Kluska, DO, discusses Evolve by InMode, including device overview, cost, ROI, patient perceptions, and candidate considerations.

This week in aesthetics, we highlight baricitinib for hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients, the April “Meet the Aesthetic Expert” column, and more.

This Week in Aesthetics: April 12-16

Treating keloid scars continue to be a particular challenge for those in the aesthetic specialty due to the scar's oversized nature, continued growth, and difficult treatment.

While intralesional corticosteroid injection is considered first-line treatment for keloids, a recent study in the 

 (JCD) examined vitamin D efficacy in treating keloids using intralesional injection. Vitamin D slows the progression of tissue fibrosis by keloid fibroblasts and inhibits collagen synthesis in dermal fibrosis, according to the study, making the vitamin a key player in cell proliferation and differentiation.

The study, which evaluated the efficacy of intralesional injection of vitamin D in the treatment of keloids, both clinically and ultrasonically, included 40 patients with keloids. Patients were injected weekly with intralesional vitamin D at a dose of 0.2 ml (200,000 IU) per 1 cm lesion.

The keloid scars were evaluated before and after treatment with the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) and by a high-resolution ultrasound using B mode. Study patients received 3 to 4 sessions.

Results showed a statistically significant reduction in VSS after treatment with the vitamin injection (

 value ≤0.001) along with a highly significant improvement in ultrasonic keloid scar thickness post-treatment (

 value ≤0.001). From this data, study investigators concluded that intralesional vitamin D is a safe and effective treatment of keloid scars. Additionally, ultrasound is useful in assessing keloid improvement after treatment.

Mamdouh M, Omar GA, Hafiz HSA, Ali SM. Role of vitamin D in treatment of keloid. 

. Published online March 26, 2021:jocd.14070. 

A recent study in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology examines the safety and efficacy of using vitamin D intralesional injection for the treatment of keloid scars. 

 explains how to find a hidradenitis suppurativa-informed physician, 

 discusses the merging of clinical and clean skin care, 

 highlights a gentleman’s guide to good skin care, 

 talks why millennials are opting for surgical brow lifts over noninvasive treatments, and 

5 Signs Your Doctor Is a Hidradenitis Suppurativa Expert

Clinical Skin Care Is Merging with Clean Beauty to Create Products That Actually Work

More Millennials Are Opting for Surgical Brow Lifts Over Noninvasive Treatments

Dermatologists Break Down How to Heal Scars, Including Old Ones

This week, consumer magazines highlight why millennials are opting for surgical brow lifts over noninvasive treatments, the merger of clinical and clean skin care, and more.