Derm Topics

Beyond Meds: Procedural Options for Hair Loss with Dr. Terrence Keaney
hair lossWhile medications are the most common way of treating hair loss, Dr. Terrence Keaney wants dermatology clinicians to also consider procedural options. Dr. Keaney, associate clinical professor of dermatology at GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences, spoke with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology Conference. Watch as Dr. Keaney outlines the latest developments in regenerat …
hair loss
Post-Inflammatory Hyper-and Hypopigmentation: Differential Diagnosis & Practical Treatment Approaches
post-inflammatory hyper‑ and hypopigmentationDuring ODAC 2025, Dr. Pooja Sodha — Associate Professor of Dermatology and Director of Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology at GWU School of Medicine and Health Sciences — presented a clinically focused review of the differential diagnosis and stepwise treatment strategies for post-inflammatory hyper‑ and hypopigmentation. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation …
post-inflammatory hyper‑ and hypopigmentation
Challenging Cases of Pediatric Alopecia
Pediatric alopeciaTreating alopecia in children requires some unique considerations. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference interviewed Dr. Michelle Oboite, assistant professor of clinical dermatology at Penn Medicine and an attending physician with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Watch as Dr. Oboite shares the unique types of hair loss to consider in children. Learn strate …
Pediatric alopecia
Hack the JAKs: Pragmatic Pearls for Pediatric Patients
JAK InhibitorsJAK inhibitors have rapidly moved from investigational agents to important therapeutic options in pediatric dermatology, offering powerful control for conditions such as atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. Yet their rising use brings practical clinical questions about patient selection, dosing, monitoring, and long‑term safety—questions that are especially urgent when treating children, who …
JAK Inhibitors
Improving Surgical Scars with Lasers and Injectables
surgical scarsKnowing when and how to treat surgical scars is key in positive outcomes after dermatologic surgery. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. C. William Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon in Indianapolis. Watch as Dr. Hanke outlines how good surgical technique can help prevent scars. Learn the different options in the surgical scar tool kit. Find out whic …
surgical scars