Letter From The Editor

Dear Physician Assistant:

This is certainly an exciting time to be caring for dermatology patients, as the specialty is enjoying an era of significant innovation. From a host of new topical drug formulations, a series of novel developments in the world of cosmetic dermatology, and the continued growth of the biologics field, therapeutic developments are extraordinary.

The beauty of our specialty is that it is so deceptively elegant. Consider the latest generation of optimized topical formulations many patients currently use. Their apparent simplicity belies the numerous technological considerations that go into ensuring their efficacy, efficiency, and tolerability. As discussed in this edition of DermPerspectives, the critical decisions made during the product formulation phase have important implications for the efficacy of a product as well as the likelihood that patients will adhere to therapeutic regimens—the ultimate ingredient for therapeutic success.

This edition of DermPerspectives will hopefully help you more critically consider therapeutic decisions and support your continued clinical success as you help to improve the cutaneous health of patients.

Best wishes,

Coyle S. Connolly, DO
Medical Editor