It’s Mnemonic Monday! Neurofibromatosis Major Diagnostic Criteria
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the major diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis type I with the following mnemonic:
Chase Bank LOANS
C- Café-au-lait spots
B- Bony abnormalities (sphenoid wing dysplasia, pseudoarthrosis, sphenoid dysplasia, scoliosis)
L- Lisch nodules (iris hamartomas)
O-Optic glioma
A- Axillary/inguinal freckling (Crowe’s sign …
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the major diagnostic criteria for neurofibromatosis type I with the following mnemonic:
Chase Bank LOANS
C- Café-au-lait spots
B- Bony abnormalities (sphenoid wing dysplasia, pseudoarthrosis, sphenoid dysplasia, scoliosis)
L- Lisch nodules (iris hamartomas)
O-Optic glioma
A- Axillary/inguinal freckling (Crowe’s sign … Continue reading "It’s Mnemonic Monday! Neurofibromatosis Major Diagnostic Criteria"
New Beauty recently published an article on the latest in acne scar treatments. What are the newest developments in treating acne scars, and what should dermatologists keep in mind when treating patients with skin of color?
For an expert opinion on the current and future landscape of acne scar treatments, I contacted dermatologist DiAnne Davis, MD, FAAD, a cosmetic dermatologist in Dallas.
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Introduction
The term “skin of color” generally refers to individuals from a broad group of racial and ethnic backgrounds including, but not limited to, Black, Asian, Latinx, American Indian, and Pacific Islander, as well as those of mixed race.1 According to the U.S. Census, the population will increase to comprise over 50% persons of color by the year 2042.2 However, the demographics … 
This month’s Patient Buzz includes several acne articles including one about the acne positivity movement, which is an effort to normalize the condition rather than shame those who suffer from it. Other news includes if biotin can cause acne, the latest in scar treatments, and how to treat chest and cystic acne.
Peruse this list of consumer media articles about acne and other skin, hair and n … 
Did you know? The average cost of treating a sunburn is $1132. On this Suncare Sunday: The Cost of Sunburn, we share newly published data from a nationally representative cross-sectional retrospective analysis of the National Emergency Department Sample (NEDS, 2013–2015). Trends in emergency department visits for sunburn show:
82K visits for sunburn.
20% for severe sunburns (80% w … 