Derm Topics

How to Decide Whether or Not Melanonychia Needs Biopsy
MelanonychiaA brown or black discoloration of the nail plate can be concerning for both patients and clinicians. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Molly Hinshaw, professor of dermatology, section chief of dermatopathology, and director of the nail clinic at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Watch as Dr. Hinshaw outlines ho …
Melanonychia
Energy-Based Devices for Medical Conditions
Energy-Based DevicesDr. Robyn Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla., says don’t limit energy-based devices to cosmetic dermatology. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Siperstein. Watch as she shares three medical conditions where she’s found success using devices originally developed for cosmetic use. Learn why microneedling with ra …
Energy-Based Devices
JDD Buzz Series | The Role of Diet in Hidradenitis Suppurativa
diet and hidradenitis suppurativaPatients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are commonly told to eat healthy to improve their disease severity. However, with so many dietary options in this day and age, what does an HS-friendly diet even look like? An article in the November Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shares research analyzing several diets and their impact on HS disease severity, as well as the impact of vitamin and minera …
diet and hidradenitis suppurativa
Procedural Treatments for Prevention of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
nonmelanoma skin cancerSince skin cancer is a global epidemic, Dr. C. William Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon in Indianapolis, says it’s time to start tapping into the procedural tool box to focus on prevention. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Hanke, who outlines therapies to reverse sun damage that vary in their aggressiveness. Watch as Dr. Hanke shares which pat …
nonmelanoma skin cancer
Sarecycline Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Sarecycline Therapeutic Cheat SheetSarecycline is a third-generation, narrow-spectrum tetracycline developed specifically for the treatment of acne vulgaris. It is distinguished by its weight-based once-daily dosing, favorable side effect profile, and relative microbiome-sparing compared with older tetracyclines. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at Sarecycline.                  � …
Sarecycline Therapeutic Cheat Sheet