SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – July 28, 2023 – PRLog — Journey Medical Corporation (NASDAQ:DERM) (“Journey Medical”) today released a new Journey with the Experts video featuring Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Airia Comprehensive Dermatology in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kiracofe sits down with Journey Medical to discuss hand dermatitis, including what it is, why it occurs, and how those affected can seek treatment from their local dermatology practice.
According to the National Eczema Association, genetics, contact allergens, and irritating substances cause hand dermatitis. This form of eczema often affects people who work with chemicals or other irritants. To view the Journey with the Experts video featuring Dr. Kiracofe, please visit https://vimeo.com/827411861/db43577f99.
About Journey with the Experts
Journey with the Experts is an educational initiative supported by Journey Medical Corporation, the medical dermatology company. The initiative is designed to educate the general public on common medical dermatology skin disorders and explain how these conditions can be treated at local dermatology practices.
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About Journey Medical Corporation
Journey Medical Corporation is a commercial-stage pharmaceutical company that primarily focuses on the selling and marketing of FDA-approved prescription pharmaceutical products for the treatment of dermatological conditions through its efficient sales and marketing model. The company currently markets eight branded and three generic products that help treat and heal common skin conditions. The Journey Medical team comprises industry experts with extensive experience in developing and commercializing some of dermatology’s most successful prescription brands. Journey Medical is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded by Fortress Biotech, Inc. (NASDAQ:FBIO). Journey Medical’s common stock is registered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and it files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For additional information about Journey Medical, visit http://www.journeymedicalcorp.com.
About Elizabeth Kiracofe, MD
Dr. Kiracofe is a board-certified dermatologist and Founder of Airia Comprehensive Dermatology, where she practices medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. She is a national expert and speaker on inflammatory skin conditions, specifically atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, vitiligo, and hidradenitis suppurativa. She completed her Medical Doctorate at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and her dermatology training at The Ohio State University, where she served her colleagues as Chief Resident. She has published her research in numerous peer-reviewed journals, as well as in Allure and Parent’s Magazine. Before becoming a dermatologist, Dr. Kiracofe was a 3rd grade teacher, worked for the American Cancer Society, and then advocated improvement in health policy as a registered lobbyist for the State of Ohio. For additional information about Dr. Kiracofe, please visit https://airiadermatology.com/elizabeth-kiracofe/.
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