How Emotions Impact Skin
Simple physiological reactions such as blushing from embarrassment or turning red with anger are the most obvious connections between the psychological state of the mind and physiologic expression through the skin. But there are many deeper and more complicated pathways that are only starting to be explored, and the more professionals understand these connections, the better they can treat …
Becoming an Author- Part 2: The Peer Review Process
PART 2 We at Next Steps are very excited to announce that the Executive Editor of our media partner, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, will be providing expert advice and tips on getting published. Karin Beehler, who has over 25 years of publishing experience, will share her extensive knowledge and expertise with our Next Steps readers in this 2-part series. Peer review proces …
Addressing Patients with Pruritus: Counseling & Treatment
Chronic ItchPART 2 The well-known Dr. Gil Yosipovitch, Professor of Dermatology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Director of the Miami Itch Center, recently lectured on various aspects of itch at the 2018 ODAC meeting. He has asked his two research fellows to write on the topic for Next Steps in Dermatology. This is the second article in our 2-part series. Counseling patien …
Chronic Itch
It’s Pop Quiz Friday 4/27! Let’s see if you get it right!
This condition is frequently associated with which of the following? Photosensitivity Muscle Weakness Destructive Arthritis Esophageal Dysmotility Hepatitis C To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.   Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review Question and image courtesy of Adam Friedman, MD. Explana …