Understanding Psoriasis: Diagnosis and Tailored Treatment Strategies for Patients with Skin of Color
At the 2024 Skin of Color Update conference, we had the privilege to learn about the approach to psoriasis in patients with skin of color from the pioneer in the field, Dr. Amy McMichael, professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. In her presentation, Dr. McMichael provided an in-depth exploration of the unique challenges and considerations i …
At the 2024 Skin of Color Update conference, we had the privilege to learn about the approach to psoriasis in patients with skin of color from the pioneer in the field, Dr. Amy McMichael, professor in the Department of Dermatology at Wake Forest School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. In her presentation, Dr. McMichael provided an in-depth exploration of the unique challenges and considerations i … 
Calcipotriene is a synthetic Vitamin D3 analogue with various functions, including promoting cellular differentiation and reducing inflammatory cytokines. The unique mechanism of action of calcipotriene has expanded its utility beyond psoriasis to off-label uses for other dermatologic conditions. Calcipotriene is well tolerated and can be used in conjunction with other treatment modalities. We con … 
Elle recently posted an article entitled, “Your Dermatologist Has a ‘Secret Menu’”, which highlighted the popularity of cocktailing injectables. What are some common ways dermatologists cocktail injectables? What are the potential drawbacks? What should dermatology clinicians know before cocktailing injectables?
For an expert’s take, I reached out to Jacqueline Watchmaker MD, a derma … 
The picture shown is most characteristic of what type of epidermolysis bullosa?
A. Junctional epidermolysis bullosa- Non Herlitz type
B. Junctional epidermolysis bullosa- Herlitz type
C. Dowling-Meara form of epidermolysis bullosa simplex
D. Dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
E. Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
To find out the correct answer and read the explan … 
Genetic disorders of pigmentation can affect more than just the skin, hair and nails, according to Dr. Nada Elbuluk, founder and director of the USC Skin of Color Center and Pigmentary Disorders Clinic. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Elbuluk outlines three categories of genetic disorders of pigmentation and why an early an …