Archive - Skin Spectrum Weekly

Facial hyperpigmentation management in skin of colour

Many prescription and non-prescription modalities can support patients with melasma or other pigmentary disorders (Issue #229; 1,400 words; 7 minutes)

Dec 16 •

Microneedling, fractional CO2 laser comparable for acne scars

Today's report also covers gastrointestinal comorbidity risks, pediatric acne, inflammatory acne, and more (1,600 words, 6 minutes, 50 seconds)

Dec 13 •

Risankizumab efficacious across racial, ethnic groups

Retrospective study shows comparable efficacy in treating plaque psoriasis (Issue #228; 1,600 words; 8 minutes)

Dec 9 •

Breaking silence: New findings on native populations' overlooked skin health crisis

Acne, xerosis, hair loss, atopic dermatitis most common skin challenges for American Indian/Alaskan Natives (1,600 words, 8 minutes)

Dec 2 •

November 2024

Breaking barriers: Making sunscreens accessible and inclusive for all skin tones

Study finds prices higher, tone selection limited for sunscreen products suitable for darker skin types (1,500 words, 7 minutes)

Nov 25 •

Acne more severe in PCOS patients

Today's report also covers clascoterone, Nd:YAG lasers in all Fitzpatrick skin types, inflammatory markers linked to isotretinoin, and more (1,750…

Nov 22 •

Indigenous children face skin health challenges

National physician survey identifies most common skin diseases, barriers to care, and possible corrective steps (1,500 words, 7 minutes)

Nov 18 •

Canadian doctors urged to understand Indigenous health benefits program

Physicians treating Indigenous patients can access resources to support better outcomes (1,500 words, 7 minutes)

Nov 11 •

Skin of colour diagnosis by medical students remains poor

Survey reveals second-year students lack ability and confidence in dermatology diagnosis in darker skin (1,300 words, 6 minutes)

Nov 4 •

October 2024

Guidance for ethical research in Indigenous communities

Cultural competence and collaboration necessary to encourage trust, ethical data collection and use (Issue number 221; 1,500 words, 7 minutes)

Oct 28 •

Picosecond laser for tattoo removal in Fitzpatrick IV skin

Q-switched Nd-YAG laser effectively and safely removed tattoo pigment in a population of Middle Eastern patients (1,600 words, 8 minutes)

Oct 21 •

Switching related to inefficacy in biologics and targeted synthetic therapies for PsA

Today's report also covers psoriatic arthritis in cohorts with arthralgia, biologic treatment sequences, and more (1,650 words, 6 minutes, 45 seconds)

Oct 16 •

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