Derm Topics

CD1+S100+ – Friday Pop Quiz 01/22
120461204612046  A 24 month-old infant presents with red-brown, crusted papules with petechiae in a seborrheic distribution. A biopsy is done to confirm a diagnosis. Which histologic picture is most likely? A. CD1-, S100- cells with reniform nuclei B. Foamy histiocytes with Touton giant cells C. CD1+, S100+ cells with reniform nuclei D. Mixed cellular infiltrate in a “ball and claw� …
Grab a Fork and Knife: An Approach to Treating Rosacea
122111221112211rosaceaFor most dermatologic conditions, my mantra for treatment tends to be “less is more”. I prefer to use the fewest number of creams, pills, and steps to achieve the best results. However, after watching this year’s ODAC Sneak Peek Inflammatory Diseases Symposium, I may have a new mantra for treating my rosacea patients – “forks, spoons, and knives”. At the ODAC 2021 Pre-Conference Sne …
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Naturopathic Approach to Treating Dyspigmentation and Scarring in Skin of Color
122021220212202dyspigmentationAs we know, people of color are more apt to have problems with dyspigmentation and excessive scarring (keloid formation and hypertrophic scars).  We probably all use a combination approach for both of these: sun protection, peels, HQ, OTC skin lighteners, injections, lasers, energy-based devices, etc. These are common approaches, but what are the go-to’s for a naturopathic physician? You may ne …
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A WHOLE-istic View to Managing Psoriasis in the Era of COVID-19
121901219012190Managing Psoriasis in the Era of Covid-19As part of the recent 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium, Dr. Jason Hawkes, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UC Davis, provided a fantastically comprehensive primer on the management of psoriasis in the COVID-19 era. Read on for important treatment recommendations and insights to improve your clinical practice! As an introduction, Dr. Hawkes emphasized that psoriasis remains a …
Managing Psoriasis in the Era of Covid-19