Growing Your Dermatology Practice Through A Culture of Service
Dermatology PracticeDr. Robyn Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla., credits a culture of service for the growth of her dermatology practice to more than 100 staff members at two locations. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Siperstein, who shared some of her early leadership lessons. Want to find more enjoyment in your work? Find out h …
Dermatology Practice
Alopecia Universalis: Never Give Up?
alopecia universalisINTRODUCTION Alopecia universalis is a type of alopecia areata (AA) characterized by total body hair loss. The mechanism of this loss is primarily due to autoimmune disruption of the hair follicle. AA has historically been treated with corticosteroids, minoxidil, and other immune therapies that possess limited efficacy with high recurrence rates and adverse effects.1 However, in recent years the …
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Advancing Care in Vulvar Dermatoses: When and How to Use Systemic Agents
Vulvar Dermatoses At the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, Christina Kraus, MD, expanded on her earlier discussion of off-label topical approaches by surveying the landscape of systemic therapies for these challenging cases. Her lecture synthesized the latest evidence, highlighted patient-selection considerations, and introduced both established and emerging systemic agents—equippi …
Vulvar Dermatoses
A Fresh Take on Rosacea: Triggers, Comorbidities & Cutting-Edge Treatments
RosaceaODAC Co-Chair Dr. Adam Friedman says some nuanced changes in recently published scientific literature have changed the way he approaches rosacea. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who addressed the latest understanding of rosacea triggers. Should your still tell your rosacea patients to avoid coffee? Find out what the latest researc …
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Color in Context: Understanding the Causes and Clues of Drug-Induced Hyperpigmentation
HyperpigmentationAt the 2025 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Rebecca Vasquez, Associate Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, delivered an insightful presentation on drug-induced causes of hyperpigmentation. Her talk focused on the pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and diagnostic tools used to differentiate these disorders from more common pigmentary conditions such as melasm …
Hyperpigmentation