Derm Topics

Should Dermatologists Recommend Routine Skin Cancer Screenings?
150031500315003skin cancerNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Vishal A. Patel (fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon who serves as Director of Cutaneous Oncology at the GW Cancer Center and Director of Dermatologic Surgery at the GW Department of Dermatology) about routine skin cancer checks. Watch as he provides insight on this complex questio …
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Patient Buzz Series: Skincare Trends for 2023
169681696816968SKINCAREThis month’s Patient Buzz includes articles that sought to predict the top skincare trends for 2023. Are you in the know about the latest trends? Peruse this list of dermatology articles in the consumer press: Allure: Cardi B has butt injections removed Allure: Neuromodulator guide Allure: Skincare trends for 2023 BestLife/Yahoo! Life: Skincare after 50 CNET: Good skin …
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Skin Rash – Friday Pop Quiz 1/6/23
169531695316953 An 8-month-old boy is brought in by his mother for concerns of a rash that comes and goes for the last few months, primarily on his face and belly. His older brother suffers from asthma and often has a similar rash on the inside of his elbow and behind his knees. The gene most commonly mutated in the photograph is also mutated in which of the following? A.) Palmoplantar keratoderma B.)� …
Pediatric Rash – Friday Pop Quiz 12/30/2022
169461694616946 A 2 day-old infant is being seen in the hospital for the following rash. Which of the following is not true about the infant’s disease? A. Skin lesions typically resolve without scarring B. There is a strong association with anti-SSA/Ro antibodies C. There are also reports of the presence of U1RNP antibodies D. Lesions have a predilection for the face E. Heart block often deve …
Diagnosing & Treating Vitiligo in 2022 and What’s To Come
169381693816938vitiligoAs a former vitiligo clinical trials research fellow, I have attended more than my fair share of presentations on vitiligo. Yet, I am amazed at how each additional lecture continues to teach me new and exciting concepts and treatment options for vitiligo. Dr. Seemal Desai’s lecture at the 2022 Skin of Color Update Conference was no exception to this rule. During the SOCU Conference held in Ne …
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