Patient Buzz: “Fungal Acne” | The Expert Weighs In
fungal acneWomen’s Health/AOL profiled a dermatologic condition often mistaken for acne. While commonly known as “fungal acne,” Malassezia folliculitis is not a form of acne but an infection due to overgrowth of the Malassezia yeast. The signs are itchy, red bumps that commonly appear on the trunk and upper arms. For expert tips in diagnosing and treating Malassezia folliculitis, I interviewed San D …
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Think Outside the Box: Surgical Reconstruction and Beyond
SURGICAL RECONSTRUCTIONWhen conducting surgical reconstruction, it’s important to think outside the box. That’s according to consulting dermatologist Dr. Timothy C. Flynn. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference interviewed Dr. Flynn, who shared questions dermatologists should ask when addressing a wound. Find out why considering shadows and highlights is important for positive outcom …
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Derm In-Review Goes to Harvard
Derm In-ReviewDerm In-Review, a top dermatology board review prep course, recently took learning on the road to Harvard. A Dermatology In-Review Live Board Review Workshop was held in May at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School’s oldest and largest teaching hospital, with resident attendees from the hospital as well as Boston University and the University of Massachusetts. Sanofi Regeneron s …
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Wellness Reminders for the Dermatology Resident
dermatology residentsYou’ve worked incredibly hard to match into dermatology residency. While we may not be managing as many overnight calls, emergencies, or inpatient consults like our colleagues in other specialties, the demands of dermatology residency are uniquely challenging in their own right.  Between reading assignments, studying for exams, didactic presentations, the pressure to publish, expectations to …
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Melasma 2025 Update: Newer Etiologies, Newer Therapies, and Procedural Approaches
melasmaA paradigm shift in the understanding of melasma is changing the way dermatology clinicians approach the condition. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Mukta Sachdev, head of the department of dermatology at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India. Watch as Dr. Sachdev shares why photoprotection, barrier function, and pollution are some of the factor …
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