EXPERT PERSPECTIVES IN SKIN BARRIER CARE

Experts in the field discuss new therapies and how they will impact the dermatologist's practice.

Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH: The Role of Ceramides in Patients with Acne

April 17, 2024

Dr. Alexis discusses the reduction in total ceramide content in the skin of patients with moderate acne and how this issue can be addressed through skincare.

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Julie Harper, MD: Treating Disrupted Skin Barriers in Patients with Acne

Dr. Harper discusses repairing and maintaining the skin barrier in her patients with acne by first discontinuing the use of topical products and medications that can be irritating to the skin and disrupting the barrier. Following repair, she recommends using gentle cleansers and moisturizers before applying topical medications to maintain the health of the skin barrier while also treating the acne....