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COVID-19: Urgent Medical and Aesthetic Issues for Dermatology
COVID-19: Urgent Medical and Aesthetic Issues for Dermatology
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FREE WEBINAR: COVID-19: Urgent Medical and Aesthetic Issues for Dermatology Next Steps and JDD invites you to attend this webinar panel to provide discussion, guidance, and leadership for dermatologists and dermatology practices during the global coronavirus pandemic. Over the course of the 2 hours, 8 different thought leaders will join the conversation, discussing questions that are on the mi …

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Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Traction Alopecia
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In this case series, JDD authors evaluate the efficacy and safety of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections (ILK) when used with topical minoxidil in the management of traction alopecia in 6 African American women. Background Traction alopecia (TA) is a form of hair loss secondary to repetitive and/or prolonged tension to a hair follicle over an extended period of time. This typically …

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Melanoma – Friday Pop Quiz 3/27
melanoma
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This 32-year-old man has two sisters each with melanoma, and his father died from metastatic pancreatic cancer. You suspect a germline mutation in which of the following genes? A. BAP1 B. TERT C. MITF D. CDKN2A E. PTCH 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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What Does Your Aesthetic Eye See?
Susan Weinkle, MD and Jackie Yee, MD
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Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference interviewed Drs. Susan Weinkle and Jackie Yee to get their expert opinion on how to train the aesthetic eye. Watch as they share their views from a dermatologist and a plastic surgeon perspective. About Dr. Weinkle Dr. Weinkle is an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the University of Sou …

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Patient Buzz: Situational Cleansing
Situational Cleansing
by Allison Sit on
HuffPost recently shared an article on situational cleansing, a skin care technique where the choice of what cleanser to use is based on the skin’s needs at that time. For example, the decision on whether to use a cream-based or gel-based cleanser would be dependent on whether the skin is dry or experiencing an acne breakout. Some beauty brands have developed product lines based on the techniqu …

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