Dermatology Times, May 2021 (Vol. 42, No. 5)

Sunscreen

Sunscreen is a necessary preventive tool. However, there are concerns about UV agent absorption, environmental impact, and possible correlations with frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA). Here is a look at whether those worries are justified by research.

Hidradenitis suppurativa

Thanks to new drug approvals, medical management is replacing surgery as the first-line treatment for inflammation caused by hidradenitis suppurativa. However, surgery is often necessary to relieve pain related to tunnels.

Woman

Patients of color make up a growing market for aesthetic dermatology. Physicians must learn how to tailor treatments and assess skin of color risk to best serve this emerging patient population. Doing so will deliver positive outcomes and drive patient satisfaction.

Telemedicine

Telemedicine flourished among dermatology practices in the wake of COVID-19. But as the world tentatively reopens, questions about connectivity, regulations, and payment will have to be addressed before physicians decide what role virtual visits will play in their practices.