Derm Topics

Genetic Mutations – Pop Quiz 10/7/2022
165761657616576 This condition is associated with mutations in which of the following? A. Peptidyl arginine deiminase, type III (PADI3) B. Copper-transporting-P-type ATPase 7A (ATP7A) C. Keratin 81 (K81) D. ATP-dependent DNA helicase (ERCC2) E. Keratin 86 (K86) To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review. …
Efinaconazole for Toenail Onychomycosis | Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
165841658416584EfinaconazoleOnychomycosis is an extremely common and difficult to treat condition. We have numerous oral and topical treatments in our therapeutic repertoire, but oral medication use is often limited by the risk of hepatotoxicity or drug interactions. Traditional topical lacquers, on the other hand, have limited efficacy due to their inability to adequately penetrate the nail plate. Efinaconazole is a newer t …
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Patient Buzz: Using Lasers for Acne Scars | The Expert Weighs In
165701657016570acne scarsCosmopolitan recently posted an article, "Lasers for Acne Scars: How They Work and the Best Treatments to Try Right Now.” What can lasers do now for acne scars, and what developments are on the horizon? For expert advice, I reached out to Dallas dermatologist DiAnne Davis, MD, FAAD, who will be part of a panel discussion on lasers and energy-based devices to treat acne scars at the ODAC D …
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Skin Syndrome – Friday Pop Quiz 9/30/2022
165621656216562 Which of the following is a major criteria for the diagnosis of the below syndrome? A. Bilamellar calcification of the falx cerebri B. Macrocephaly C. Medulloblastoma D. Bilateral ovarian fibromas E. Frontal bossing 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. …
Managing Psoriasis in Patients With Skin of Color: Get Expert Insights
164531645316453psoriasisThe burden of psoriasis in patients with skin of color is significant, with reduced quality of life and often delayed diagnosis compared to patients with white skin. Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, shares how he thinks learners will benefit from participating in this enduring educational activity from our symposium at the 2022 Skin of Color Update annual meeting in New York. [/vc_column_text][/vc_colum …
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