Dermatology Edition: Top Headlines for Week of October 2, 2023

In this edition, retinoids and OTC products for photoaged skin; fractional lasers show promise in skin cancer prevention; a botanical drug for severe thermal burns and more. Read the full coverage here: Prescription retinoids, OTC products positively impact photoaged skin

Fractional lasers show promise in skin cancer prevention

Botanical drug may outperform standard of care for treatment of severe thermal burns

5-fluorouracil cream noninferior to surgery for Bowen’s disease

Perifollicular linear projections aid in early diagnosis of facial lentigo maligna

References:

Ahmady S, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023;doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2023.08.076.

McCormick ET, et al. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;doi:10.36849/JDD.2023.NVRN0923.

Navarrete-Dechent C, et al. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2023;doi:10.1016/j.jaad.2023.07.1036.

Press Release

Sadick N, et al. J Drugs Dermatol. 2023;doi:10.36849/JDD.7753.