Tinea versicolor – Friday Pop Quiz 9/2/2022
A 42-year-old male presents with multiple round to oval hypomelanotic patches measuring several centimeters in size. The lesions coalesce centrally and are more prominent on the trunk. Associated fine scale is apparent upon scratching the skin. The distribution is symmetric and favors the chest, abdomen, and back. Which of the following is not a proposed mechanism of the hypopigmented skin in …
Sonidegib – Friday Pop Quiz 8/26/2022
After discussion, this patient decides to proceed with treatment with sonidegib. Which of the following needs to be checked prior to initiation? A. CK B. Lipid levels C. TSH D. ALT/AST E. CBC To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
Skin Enzymes – Friday Pop Quiz 8/19/2022
The medication that the FDA recently approved for the treatment of this condition inhibits the same enzymes as which of the following? A. Ruxolitinib B. Abrocitinib C. Apremilast D. Adalimumab E. Tofacitinib To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …