It’s Mnemonic Monday! Tuberous Sclerosis
Tuberous SclerosisOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember cutaneous and systemic manifestations of tuberous sclerosis (also known as Bourneville syndrome or epiloia) with the following mnemonic: FASTT KARRRMA Forehead plaque Angiofibromas Shagreen patches Tubers, cortical Tonic-clonic seizures Koenan tumor Ash leaf macules Renal angiomyolipomas Retinal hamartomas Rhabdomyomas Mental ret …
Tuberous Sclerosis
Diet, Acne, and Alternative Therapies: What works and what hurts?
Acne and DietLet us set the tone. Dr. Vivian Shi makes it clear. The goal is not to remove or replace prescription medications completely and “go all-natural”. What we are trying to do is provide evidence-based data to complement conventional therapy. We want what people are doing, to work. The goal is to empower our patients to strategically find a diet toolbox that works for their particular skin type an …
Acne and Diet
Imiquimod Cream Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Imiquimod Therapeutic Cheat SheetIn this month’s installment of our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet Series, we will review the topical immunomodulatory agent imiquimod. Originally approved for the treatment of external genital warts, FDA approval has expanded to include use as field therapy for actinic keratoses as well as treatment of superficial basal cell carcinomas. Here’s what you need to know about imiquimod. [caption id=" …
Imiquimod Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
It’s Mnemonic Monday! Let’s Really Party Hard T(w)oNight
PseudoporphyriaOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember medications or activities associated with pseudoporphyria with the following mnemonic: Let’s Really Party Hard T(w)oNight Lasix (furosemide) Retinoids Pyridoxine Hemodialysis Thiazides Tanning beds NSAIDs Click HERE to print your mnemonic card. Study More! Need a refresher on Porphyria Cutanea Tarda (PCT) and pseudoporphyria? Che …
Pseudoporphyria
Patient Buzz Series: Skin Bias in Dermatology
Skin bias in dermatologyThe topic of disparities in the dermatologic care of skin of color is now receiving national attention in the consumer press. Articles in this month’s Patient Buzz address questions, including: Is skin bias in dermatology endangering people of color? Why are dermatology images not more diverse? What should Black patients know before their next dermatology visit? Don’t be caught off guard wi …
Skin bias in dermatology