Spotlight on OUTMed
LGBTQ+In an effort to shed light on the importance of incorporating LGBTQ+ health in medical curriculums and understanding the role that dermatologists play in caring for LGBTQ+ patients, Next Steps in Derm reached out to Dr. Kara Sternhell-Blackwell, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of LGBTQ Initiatives in Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Blackwell’s active inv …
LGBTQ+
Dr. Richard Fried on the Psychological Impact of Psoriasis
Ask the Expert: Dr. Richard FriedPsoriasis Awareness Month gives us access to internationally recognized clinician and researcher, Dr. Richard Fried. Dr. Fried is a board certified dermatologist and clinical psychologist whose area of expertise, among others, includes the interface between the skin and the mind. If you have questions about the role that stress and other psychological issues play in psoriasis, email us at info …
Ask the Expert: Dr. Richard Fried
Patient Buzz Series: From Eyelash Curlers for Lip Plumping to CBD for Psoriasis
Patient Buzz SeriesThe latest headlines about skin, hair and nails may lead to questions you’ll soon hear from your patients. Be prepared by perusing this list of dermatology news in the consumer press. Recent topics addressed include eyelash curlers for removing blackheads and plumping lips, when to toss old makeup and whether it’s OK to swim after getting a new tattoo. ABC News: Tips to avoid breakout …
Patient Buzz Series
Identifying Gaps in Sun Protection Perceptions and Use in Native Americans
JDD Podcast RecapPodcast host Dr. Adam Friedman sat down with Dr. Vivian Shi, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at University of Arizona, to discuss skin cancer epidemiology and sun protection behavior among Native Americans.  Dr. Vivian Shi’s most recent study published in the June 2019 edition of JDD highlights clear shortcomings in this group. Below are are the podcast highlights. Key Takeaways This …
JDD Podcast Recap
PrEP: What Dermatologists Need to Know
PrEp Pre-Exposure ProphylaxisAs dermatologists, we are well-versed in the sequelae of HIV infection.  Thankfully, HIV is now manageable for most patients due to the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART).  Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention strategy in which some of the same medications used in HAART regimens are taken by patients who are at risk for HIV infection in order to prevent …
PrEp Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis