Patient Buzz Series: Chlorophyll for Acne?
Chlorophyll for Acne?This month’s Patient Buzz includes several articles about the TikTok trend of drinking chlorophyll water to treat acne. Should dermatologists recommend chlorophyll water to their acne patients? Are there dietary changes patients should make to naturally increase their chlorophyll intake? Find out what your colleagues say about the latest TikTok trend – as well as other dermatology trends � …
Chlorophyll for Acne?
Gabapentin for Itch – Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Gabapentin for itchGabapentin is a well-established treatment option for itch with a reassuring safety profile that does not require continued lab monitoring. Generalized itching is a common cause of visits to the dermatologist and can be difficult to treat, leading to sleepless nights and inability to function. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at gabapentin. GABAPENTIN THERAPEUT …
Gabapentin for itch
Recalcitrant Dyshidrotic Eczema Treated With Dupilumab
eczemaThe following two cases presented by JDD authors Ryan A. Gall MD, John D. Peters MD, and Alyson J. Brinker MD add to the growing literature supporting the use of dupilumab in the treatment of patients with recalcitrant dyshidrotic eczema, both with and without diagnosed contact allergens. Introduction Dyshidrotic eczema, also known as dyshidrosis or pompholyx when involving larger bullae, is a c …
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Locum Tenens for Young Dermatologists
locum tenensEarly-career dermatologists looking to gain experience, work alongside other dermatologists, explore different practice settings, and even earn additional income may benefit from locum tenens assigments.  But is this work modality right for you? Read on to find out! Dermatologist Zain Husain, MD, moved from Washington, D.C., to his home state of New Jersey to open his own practice. Since the p …
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Position Offerings & Employment Contract Negotiations in Dermatology
Dermatology job market and contract negotiationsNew Trends & Changes in Position Offerings & Employment Contract Negotiations in Dermatology At the 2021 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, we were fortunate to hear from two top professionals that help dermatologists navigate their career: Kim Campbell, founder of Dermatology Authority, and Ron Lebow, Esq., Senior Counsel in the Health Law practice group at Greenspoon …
Dermatology job market and contract negotiations