Derm Topics

Essential Acral Dermoscopy: Patterns You Can’t Miss
Essential Acral Dermoscopy: PatternsLet’s be honest, acral dermoscopy can be a little scary because no one wants to miss acral lentiginous melanoma. In its early stages, it can be subtle, and outcomes suffer when diagnosis is delayed. In this session, Dr. Stein—professor at NYU School of Medicine where she serves as the associate director of the Pigmented Lesion Section—provides a pattern-recognition reset on volar skin, empha …
Essential Acral Dermoscopy: Patterns
My Approach to Diagnosing Systemic Disease
diagnosing systemic disease in dermatologyDiagnosing systemic disease requires connecting the dots from the microscope to the bedside, according to Mayo Clinic dermatologist and dermatopathologist Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, FAAD. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Sokumbi outlines how she makes diagnostic decisions, including thinking beyond the skin. As a dermatologic detective of …
diagnosing systemic disease in dermatology
The Actinic Keratosis Treatment Toolbox: Prescription, Procedural, and Preventative Strategies
actinic keratosis (AK) managementFollowing up on insights shared at the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD, Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Research, offered a comprehensive overview of actinic keratosis (AK) management. Dr. Bhatia emphasized actionable approaches to balancing prescription topicals and procedural techniques in everyday practice. The incidence for non-melanoma skin …
actinic keratosis (AK) management
From the ODAC Poster Hall | The “Luis-V” Peripheral Mesh Closure
Luis-V Peripheral Mesh ClosureHealing by secondary intention is a common technique in dermatologic surgery, especially in patients with large, round wounds. Yet the technique has its drawbacks, including increased bleeding risk early on in the healing process as well as a risk of poor cosmetic outcomes. A novel technique – the “Luis V” peripheral mesh closure – serves an alternative, improving healing and resulting in …
Luis-V Peripheral Mesh Closure
Patient Buzz Series: Better Atopic Dermatitis Care
better atopic dermatitis careAtopic dermatitis (AD) patients have a myriad of treatment options available to them in 2026. Yet not all patients experience clear or almost clear skin. This disconnect can lead patients to doubt the adequacy of their care. Articles by Everyday Health empower patients who feel stuck or overlooked in their AD treatment. In an article on signs it’s time for a second opinion, dermatologists outlin …
better atopic dermatitis care