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The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine the experiences of certified peer specialists (CPSs) in delivering telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fourteen semistructured interviews with CPSs were conducted from August to November 2020. Data were analyzed by using thematic analysis. Helpful support from employers during the transition to telehealth included clear communication and access to training on telehealth technologies. Main barriers and facilitators were related to interpersonal relationships and logistical factors. CPSs reported that telehealth allowed them to continue to support the peers they serve but that the quality of interactions was not as good as with in-person services. Logistical challenges included inadequate equipment and Internet access. To support CPSs in delivering telehealth, employers can engage them in open and transparent communication about guidelines for service delivery, provide training and equipment, and allow them the flexibility to tailor service delivery modalities to the peers they serve. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Photoaging is a complex, ongoing process that clinically manifests as cutaneous rhytides, atrophy, laxity, dyspigmentation, telangiectasias, roughness, and mottled appearance of the skin. There is an abundance of research establishing the mechanism of ultraviolet (UV) - induced photodamage as it is a significant source of photoaging and skin cancers. While UV damage is known to induce photoaging, it is important to understand how other forms of light radiation also contribute to this process. UV only constitutes 5 to 10% of solar radiation that reaches the earth's surface. The remaining nearly 90% is evenly split between infrared and visible light radiation. Early research shows that varied skin types may elicit different photobiologic responses to light. This article presents the mechanisms and biomarkers of photodamage induced by light from across the spectrum, including UV, visible light, and infrared to better prevent and reverse the damage of photoaging in all skin types.J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(7):504-509.  doi:10.36849/JDD.7438.

Light from across the electromagnetic spectrum, including ultraviolet, visible, and infrared light, can cause detrimental cutaneous effects including photocarcinogenesis and photoaging. Traditional and broad-spectrum sunscreens offer protection against ultraviolet radiation. However, visible and infrared light may not always be covered by traditional sunscreens. These forms of solar radiation have been shown to cause photodamage and may have particular importance in the effects induced in skin of color. This article aims to review the mechanisms of photoaging from various light forms, the implications of these damaging effects on skin of color, and innovative approaches that can advance the way patients practice photoprotection. We will expand upon the latest innovations in photoprotection that hold the potential to increase patient adherence and improve skin health across all skin types. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(1):1306-1310.   doi:10.36849/JDD.7255.