Derm Topics

Keloids | Medical & Procedural Treatment Strategies
170321703217032keloidsPatients with skin of color are at significantly higher risk of developing keloid scars compared with their fair-skinned counterparts. At the 2022  Skin of Color Update, Dr. Eva Kerby, Assistant Dermatology Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Dr. Maritza Perez, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Connecticut, shared their pathogenesis-informed medical and procedural treatment strat …
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Skin Pustules – Friday Pop Quiz 1/20/2023
170191701917019 A patient comes in with the rash pictured below consisting of pustules in an annular or polycyclic configuration. What type of paraproteinemia can this disorder be associated with and thus a workup should be initiated for? A. IgG kappa B. IgG lambda C. IgA D. IgM E. IgD To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand …
Skincare Mondays | Glycerin: The Unsung Hero of Skincare
169881698816988GlycerinDID YOU KNOW? Glycerin is among the most popular ingredients in beauty products, behind water and fragrance.1 With a 50+ year history of use, glycerin is a deceptively simple molecule classified as a powerful humectant that is anything but basic. Glycerin is recognized by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) as an over-the-counter skin protectant when used between 20-45%.2 …
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The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse And Inclusive Atlas Launches New, Free Online Image Gallery
178721787217872 "The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas" announces expansion of its educational reach with a digital online free image gallery. The online image gallery provides more than 800 images of 110 commonly diagnosed dermatologic conditions in an array of skin tones, and compliments the print atlas which was first released in 2021. A second print edition was released in 2022 …
Thyroid Dysfunction – Friday Pop Quiz 1/13/2023
169781697816978 What mutation is responsible for this clinical presentation in a patient with both thyroid dysfunction and chronic candidal infections? A. Autoimmune regulator (AIRE) B. Phosphatase and tensin homolog (PTEN) C. Tyrosine related protein 1 (TRP1) D. Fumarate hydratase (FH) E. Lysosomal trafficking regulator (LYST)   To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, …