Cutaneous Adverse Reaction – Friday Pop Quiz – 11/16
505950595059cutaneous adverse reactionThe patient developed this cutaneous adverse reaction 2 weeks after starting a clinical trial medication. What is the mechanism of action of the culprit medication? A). Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor B.) Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor C.) Smoothened inhibitor D.) BRAF inhibitor E.) Programmed cell death (PD)-1 inhibitor To find out the correct answer a …
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The Landscape of Private Equity in Dermatology and Concerns About Private Equity-Backed Models
486848684868Corporatization and the Rise of Private Equity in DermatologyNext Steps in Derm is published by SanovaWorks. Private equity (PE) is one of the hottest topics in dermatology right now. I knew nothing about PE during my residency and fellowship training. I entertained the possibility of working for a PE-backed group after my fellowship training and even shortly thereafter. However, after talking to many colleagues, I saw the light and walked away from the …
Corporatization and the Rise of Private Equity in Dermatology
Coastal Dermatology Symposium – Clinical Pearls Round Up – Acne, Itch and more.
493849384938Coastal Dermatology SymposiumThe second of a two-part series with clinical pearls for your dermatology practice from the 2018 Coastal Dermatology Symposium.  Be sure not to miss all the useful points in Part I. From Dr. Julie Harper’s talk “The Latest on Acne” OCPs are still a viable treatment for female patients with acne.  You should be sure to take a thorough history to elucidate any risk factors for venous t …
Coastal Dermatology Symposium
Does Board Certification Really Matter?
493549354935Board CertificationAs a recently “Board-certified” dermatologist, I would like to think that this distinction matters – not only for me but for my patients. I would hope that becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) is more than a title. But honestly, I’m not sure it is. Breaking Down the Board’s Purpose The ABD exists “to serve the public by setting high standards for dermatolog …
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