Derm Topics

Cyclosporine Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
cyclosporine
by Angelo Landriscina, MD on
Welcome to the next delivery of our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, wherein we take a deep dive into the literature and guidelines to give you a quick reference on the use of new or complex therapies.  This series will become your go-to for information about dosing, potential interactions and laboratory monitoring, just to name a few.  Next up: Cyclosporine. Cyclosporine is a versatile and v …

Continue reading "Cyclosporine Therapeutic Cheat Sheet"

Patient Buzz: Is Powdered Sunscreen Effective? – The Expert Weighs In
sunscreen makeup
by Allison Sit on
Allure recently published an article on powdered sunscreen, noting the popularity of new products on the market. But is powder an effective sunscreen vehicle? How should you direct your patients? For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Steven Q. Wang, MD, director of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, N.J. How does powd …

Continue reading "Patient Buzz: Is Powdered Sunscreen Effective? – The Expert Weighs In"

Differential Diagnosis – Friday Pop Quiz 5/17
differential diagnosis
by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Which of the following should NOT be included on the differential diagnosis of this patient? A. Photoallergic contact dermatitis. B. Airborne contact dermatitis. C. Chronic actinic dermatitis. D. Drug photosensitivity. E. Solar urticaria. To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our Brand Partner …

Continue reading "Differential Diagnosis – Friday Pop Quiz 5/17"

Perioral Combination Therapy – Pearls from the Expert
Before & After Resurfacing
by Next Steps In Derm Team on
At the 16th Annual ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics and Surgical Conference held January 18th-21st, 2019 in Orlando, FL, longtime meeting Vice Chair Dr. Joel L. Cohen from Denver Colorado, spoke on perioral combination therapy. His presentation outlined his approach to perioral rejuvenation with one main theme – combination treatment, combination treatment, combination treatment. Simply put, combina …

Continue reading "Perioral Combination Therapy – Pearls from the Expert"

JDD May Issue Highlights and Editor Picks
JDD May Issue
by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Below are the issue highlights and editor picks for the May issue of JDD! Native American populations live in areas with great UV-index burden and efforts are needed to encourage education and dermatologic services in Skin Cancer Epidemiology and Sun Protection Behaviors Among Native Americans.   Authors aim to examine the genetic profile for those at higher risk for developing skin cancer N …

Continue reading "JDD May Issue Highlights and Editor Picks"