Patient Buzz Series: Psoriasis & Diet
Psoriasis is a hot topic in this month’s Patient Buzz. Can a specific diet, such a ketogenic or gluten-free diet, help improve psoriasis symptoms? Can psoriasis impact the eyes? What do Black patients need to know about the effects of psoriasis?
Your patients may bring you questions as a result of what they read in the consumer press. Be prepared by reading this list of skin, hair and nail ar …
Psoriasis is a hot topic in this month’s Patient Buzz. Can a specific diet, such a ketogenic or gluten-free diet, help improve psoriasis symptoms? Can psoriasis impact the eyes? What do Black patients need to know about the effects of psoriasis?
Your patients may bring you questions as a result of what they read in the consumer press. Be prepared by reading this list of skin, hair and nail ar … 
As 2021 draws to a close, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology ends the year on a high note! Featuring a strong line up of editorials, original articles, and case reports, the December issue of the JDD includes topics ranging from new treatments for hyperpigmentation, tumescent anesthesia, HS, cosmeceuticals, lower extremity reconstruction, laser hair and identity in transgender men, and everyt … 
In support of Hyperhidrosis Awareness , let's test your knowledge of Hyperhidrosis and Sweat with a few quizzes!
If a person has the medical condition of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), their risk of skin infections increases by how much?
A. 100%
B. 200%
C. 300%
D. 0%
Correct Answer: view here.
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At the 2021 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Andrew Alexis hosted a panel discussion on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), with dermatology powerhouses Dr. Susan Taylor and Dr. Klint Peebles. These two panelists have tirelessly advocated for their respective causes, advancement of knowledge within skin of color (SOC) and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender, queer) health.
Our first panelist … 
Palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) is a rare, recurrent skin disorder that presents a major challenge to clinical therapy. JDD author Danilo C. Del Campo, MD, FAAD reports a case of a 69-year-old woman with a 20-year history of psoriasis with skin manifestations and clinical and pathologic features consistent with PPP. After intolerance to apremilast and unsuccessful use of topical corticosteroids and …