Never Give Up! Continued Progress in Development of Topical Therapies for Acne Is a Good Thing

In July 2022, I will reach the milestone of practicing dermatology for 36 years, with 30 years of experience also devoted to clinical research. My background in pharmacy before attending medical school set the stage for my strong interest in therapeutics with regular participation in educational initiatives at many meetings and in multiple peer-reviewed publications addressing several therapeutic areas. Ultimately, my primary interest is to translate important advances in our understanding of common chronic skin diseases and/or their management to dermatology clinicians who practice day-to-day in the trenches.