Derm Topics

Spironolactone Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
925892589258Spironolactone Therapeutic Cheat SheetHormonal acne is a prevalent and frustrating condition among many women. For those who are unable to control the disease with topical medications alone, spironolactone is often a useful systemic agent. However, its off-label use and potential risk of hyperkalemia have raised the question about serum potassium monitoring. We continue our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, with a closer look at spirono …
Spironolactone Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
COVID-19: Urgent Medical and Aesthetic Issues for Dermatology
933493349334COVID-19: Urgent Medical and Aesthetic Issues for DermatologyEPI Health has graciously supported the COVID-19 News and Resource Center. FREE WEBINAR: COVID-19: Urgent Medical and Aesthetic Issues for Dermatology Next Steps and JDD invites you to attend this webinar panel to provide discussion, guidance, and leadership for dermatologists and dermatology practices during the global coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19. Over the course of the 2 hours, 8 differe …
COVID-19: Urgent Medical and Aesthetic Issues for Dermatology
Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Traction Alopecia
917691769176In this case series, JDD authors evaluate the efficacy and safety of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections (ILK) when used with topical minoxidil in the management of traction alopecia in 6 African American women. Background Traction alopecia (TA) is a form of hair loss secondary to repetitive and/or prolonged tension to a hair follicle over an extended period of time. This typically …
Melanoma – Friday Pop Quiz 3/27
930793079307melanoma This 32-year-old man has two sisters each with melanoma, and his father died from metastatic pancreatic cancer. You suspect a germline mutation in which of the following genes? A. BAP1 B. TERT C. MITF D. CDKN2A E. PTCH To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
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What Does Your Aesthetic Eye See?
909490949094Susan Weinkle, MD and Jackie Yee, MDNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference interviewed Drs. Susan Weinkle and Jackie Yee to get their expert opinion on how to train the aesthetic eye. Watch as they share their views from a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon perspective. About Dr. Weinkle Dr. Weinkle is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Sou …
Susan Weinkle, MD and Jackie Yee, MD