Derm Topics

Dr. Landriscina on Caring for LGBTQ+ Patients
LGBTQ
by ANNA H. CHACON, MD on
At the 17th ODAC -Aesthetic, Surgical and Clinical Dermatology Conference  held January 17-20, 2020 in Orlando, FL, Dr. Angelo Landriscina led a session on developing new approaches to caring for LGBTQ+ patients. Next Steps correspondent Dr. Anna Chacon reports back on highlights and pearls from the session which covered the following: Why this topic? Updating Our Understanding …

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Neoplasm – Friday Pop Quiz 1/24
neoplasm
by Next Steps In Derm Team on
The clear-cell variant of this neoplasm is associated with which of the following? A. Brooke-Spiegler syndrome B. Cowden disease C. Rombo syndrome D. Diabetes mellitus E. Hypothyroidism 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. …

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Practical Dermoscopy with Sima Jain, MD
dermoscopy
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Dermoscopy, also known as epiluminescence microscopy, epiluminoscopy or skin surface microscopy, is an important way to visualize subsurface structures in the epidermis and dermis. In a 2-part series, Dr. Sima Jain reviews the evaluation of pigmented lesions, and the different vessel morphologies and patterns along with a discussion of specific findings in select cutaneous infections. Read part …

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Spindle Cells – Friday Pop Quiz 1/10
spindle cells
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Biopsy of one of the lesions pictured reveals spindle cells forming slit-like vascular channels. Which of the following is also associated with the cause of these lesions? A. Bacillary angiomatosis B. Merkel cell carcinoma C. Angiosarcoma D. Multicentric Castleman disease E. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought t …

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