Clinical Pearls Round Up – Part I
490649064906Contact DermatitisThis October, I had that wonderful opportunity to attend the Coastal Dermatology Symposium and participate in the Derm Mentors Resident of Distinction competition.  This informative and enlightening conference held against the gorgeous backdrop of Monterey, California, was packed with clinically oriented lectures focusing on everything from emerging therapies in psoriasis, to proper sunscreen usa …
Contact Dermatitis
Hair Apparent: A Multi-Part Series on Hair Disorders Part I – A Clinical Approach to Hair Loss in Pediatric Patients
486048604860hair disordersPhysicians from throughout the Washington DC area recently convened at the Georgetown University MedStar Washington Hospital Center Hair Disorders Symposium, where distinguished experts in the field of hair disorders discussed the evaluation, work-up, and treatment of a wide variety of alopecias and scalp disorders. A treasure trove of clinical pearls was shared along the way, and the attendees le …
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Ask a Mentor Q&A Recap with Dr. Terrence Keaney
491649164916male aesthetic Dr. Terrance KeaneyOur Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask Dr. Terrence Keaney questions on building a career in cosmetics, establishing a private practice, and the approach to the male aesthetic patient. See all his insightful answers below. How do you think men’s skincare needs are different than women?  What is most common skincare concern that you see in your male patients? What do you think is the …
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Vesicular Eruption – Friday Pop Quiz – 11/2/2018
487048704870vesicular eruptionYou are called to evaluate a patient with a new onset vesicular eruption that developed 7 days after starting intravenous vancomycin. At what level of the dermoepidermal  junction is the target antigen found?               A). Lamina lucida B.) Lamina densa C.) Sublamina densa D.) Basal keratinocyte E.) Lamina reticularis &n …
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Management of Seborrheic Keratoses with Dr. Adam Friedman
486248624862Seborrheic KeratosesA Recap of the JDD October Podcast Seborrheic keratoses (SKs), though harmless, are one of the most common patient concerns.  Their aesthetic impact makes them one of the most common dermatologic complaints, however treatment options are limited.  In this special of the JDD podcast series, Dr. Adam Friedman discusses his group’s article “Managing Seborrheic Keratosis: Evolving Strategies an …
Seborrheic Keratoses