Dermatology Times, October 2021 (Vol. 42. No. 10)

O’Dell is the managing partner with OJM Group in Cincinnati, Ohio, a financial consultant, and the author of more than a dozen books on wealth management for doctors. Foos is a partner and lead tax consultant with OJM Group in Cincinnati, Ohio.

In this month's Cosmetic Conundrums column, Dermatology Times® Chief Medical Editor Zoe Diana Draelos, MD, explore skin and hair diversity, including physiological and characteristic differences.

In this month's Legal Eagle column, David J. Goldberg, MD, JD, addresses the question of what private practice dermatologist have to consider with Covid-19 vaccines.

Optimizing rosacea treatment outcomes isn’t only about papules and pustules. Facial erythema needs to be part of an effective management plan.

Patients with skin conditions may be more likely to contract the disease but less likely to become severely ill.

The FDA has announced steps at improving the quality, safety, and efficacy of sunscreens.

A recent case report highlights the importance of caution when using fractional laser resurfacing in patients with active or previous acne.

Even with patient hesitancy, treating PPP with gentian violet and chemical peels could help patients avoid biologics.

NEA’s Eczema Expo highlights new drugs, steroid withdrawal, alternative therapies.

Possible melanoma treatments have had multiple newsworthy events since July 2021.

The FDA is now requiring black box warning for certain JAK inhibitors used to treat arthritis. This news comes amid delay in FDA approval for multiple JAK inhibitors for the treatment of inflammatory skin conditions.

More options are available to address alopecia, but not all are backed by equally solid science. Strategies for choosing and using new treatments and procedures for full-cycle hair loss management were highlighted at the Music City Symposium for Cosmetic Advances & Laser Education 16th Annual Meeting.

The Dermatologic Surgery journal published a study on who performs cosmetic injections at dermatology and plastic surgery practices.