August 2026 Spotlight: Cosmetic and General Dermatology

In this episode of the DermSurgery Digest, you’ll hear in-depth summaries and expert commentary on select cosmetic and general dermatology articles featured in the August 2026 issue of Dermatologic Surgery. Featured contributors Kavita Darji Patel, MD, and Gilly Munavalli, MD, MHS, share key insights and perspectives on the articles: 

1.  Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Influence Melasma Development? A Review of the Evidence and Management Guidelines
2.  The Effects of Aesthetic Lasers and Intense Pulsed Light on Skin Shields
3. Does Cumulative Exposure to Overfilled Faces Cause Visual Adaptation?

This podcast is hosted by Naomi Lawrence, MD, Digital Content Editor for Dermatologic Surgery, and co-hosted by Michael Renzi, MD. Dermatologic Surgery is the official publication of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

The remaining cosmetic and general dermatology articles from the August issue are highlighted in a companion episode, Rapid Pearls, publishing on August 21, 2026.

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