Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C: Managing the Psychosocial Impact of Vitiligo
Shanna Miranti, MPAS, PA-C, discusses the bimodal distribution of vitiligo in male and female individuals and the necessary counseling for those who are managing their initial diagnosis.
Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH: The Role of Ceramides in Patients with Acne
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.
Jack Arbiser, MD, PhD: Repairing the Skin with Ceramides
Dr. Arbiser reviews the signaling mechanisms of ceramides in barrier-disrupted skin.
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.
Nada Elbuluk, MD: Connecting Patients with Vitiligo with Supportive Resources
Dr. Elbuluk discusses the importance of connecting patients with vitiligo to supportive resources for preventing and mitigating anxiety and depression related to the condition, especially socioeconomically disadvantaged patients who may not be aware of these resources in their community.