About The Derm Letter

The Derm Letter is an editorial publication focused on evidence-informed approaches to pediatric and adolescent dermatology, written for parents navigating skin conditions in children and teens.

We publish long-form articles by practicing dermatologists on the conditions parents most often encounter — teen acne, eczema, persistent rashes, sun damage, and the gap between what the standard treatment ladder addresses and what families actually need.

Our editorial focus is the intermediate space between over-the-counter treatments and prescription medications with significant side effects. That space has historically been underserved by both consumer media and clinical practice, and it's where most families spend the longest part of their treatment journey.

Editorial standards

Articles published on The Derm Letter are written or co-authored by board-certified dermatologists with active clinical practices. Patient cases referenced in articles are drawn from real clinical practice, with identifying details modified to protect patient privacy and used with the consent of the patients or their guardians where applicable.

We do not publish content based on social media trends, anecdotal "natural" remedies, or unverified DIY protocols.

Editorial team

Dr. Elena Marsh, MD is a board-certified pediatric dermatologist with nineteen years of clinical practice. She is the lead clinical author of The Derm Letter and oversees the editorial direction of articles related to teen and adolescent skin conditions.

Financial relationships and disclosure

The Derm Letter is funded in part by editorial partnerships with companies whose products our editorial team has reviewed and recommends. When an article includes a product recommendation, the financial relationship between the author, The Derm Letter, and the product is disclosed at the top of the article.

Specifically: Dr. Elena Marsh is a paid medical advisor to Klera, the teen acne supplement she recommends in her article on Accutane alternatives. Klera compensates The Derm Letter for the publication and distribution of that article. Dr. Marsh's clinical assessment of Klera was conducted independently before the financial relationship was established, and the editorial content reflects her clinical perspective without product-side editorial input.

We disclose these relationships because reader trust depends on knowing what is independent journalism and what is paid editorial. Readers should weigh recommendations accordingly.

Contact

Editorial inquiries: editorial@thedermletter.com
General questions: hello@thedermletter.com