Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Treatment Initiation and Monitoring
166031660316603atopic dermatitis (AD)During the recent DERM2O22 NP/PA CME conference held July 28-31, 2022, Drs. David Cohen, Brad Glick, and Adam Friedman led a case-based panel discussion on atopic dermatitis (AD) treatment initiation and monitoring. This article provides a summary of their discussion and recommendations.  CASE 1 51-year-old male with a 20-year history of AD. The patient was first seen in September 2015 with BSA …
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Skincare Mondays | Colloidal Oatmeal: Composition, Benefits & Mechanism of Action
165951659516595Colloidal OatmealColloidal oatmeal has a long history of use in the treatment of dermatologic disease. Oat is composed of various phytochemicals which contribute to its wide-ranging function and clinical use in atopic dermatitis and other skin conditions resulting from an impaired skin barrier and inflammation. OAT COMPOSITION & BENEFITS The main components of colloidal oatmeal are polysaccharides (including …
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Efinaconazole for Toenail Onychomycosis | Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
165841658416584EfinaconazoleOnychomycosis is an extremely common and difficult to treat condition. We have numerous oral and topical treatments in our therapeutic repertoire, but oral medication use is often limited by the risk of hepatotoxicity or drug interactions. Traditional topical lacquers, on the other hand, have limited efficacy due to their inability to adequately penetrate the nail plate. Efinaconazole is a newer t …
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Patient Buzz: Using Lasers for Acne Scars | The Expert Weighs In
165701657016570acne scarsCosmopolitan recently posted an article, "Lasers for Acne Scars: How They Work and the Best Treatments to Try Right Now.” What can lasers do now for acne scars, and what developments are on the horizon? For expert advice, I reached out to Dallas dermatologist DiAnne Davis, MD, FAAD, who will be part of a panel discussion on lasers and energy-based devices to treat acne scars at the ODAC D …
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Managing Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of Color: Get Expert Insights
164531645316453psoriasisThe burden of psoriasis in patients with skin of color is significant, with reduced quality of life and often delayed diagnosis compared to patients with white skin. Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, shares how he thinks learners will benefit from participating in this enduring educational activity from our symposium at the 2022 Skin of Color Update annual meeting in New York. [/vc_column_text][/vc_colum …
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