Diagnosing Alopecias: Key Elements and Insights from Clinical Cases
Hair loss is a common yet complex condition that presents a significant challenge for both patients and dermatologists alike. Accurate diagnosis and effective management often require a meticulous and nuanced approach that enables the physician to discern subtle clues that distinguish between various etiologic forms of alopecia. At the 2025 Orlando Dermatology, Aesthetic, and Surgical Conference, …
Hair loss is a common yet complex condition that presents a significant challenge for both patients and dermatologists alike. Accurate diagnosis and effective management often require a meticulous and nuanced approach that enables the physician to discern subtle clues that distinguish between various etiologic forms of alopecia. At the 2025 Orlando Dermatology, Aesthetic, and Surgical Conference, … Continue reading "Diagnosing Alopecias: Key Elements and Insights from Clinical Cases"
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Despite decades of educational efforts, there is growing public skepticism over sunscreen’s safety and efficacy. Researchers from Chicago sought to synthesize the current scientific understanding of sunscreen in order to help dermatology clinicians address concerns. The findings are published in the February Journal of Drugs in Dermatology.
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At the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, renowned dermatologist and conference co-chair Adam Friedman, MD, delivered an insightful lecture, How I Treat Rosacea in 2025. He explored the latest advancements in managing one of dermatology’s most prevalent conditions, highlighting key triggers, associated comorbidities, and evolving treatment strategies. With global rosacea prevalence reported as hi … 
At the forefront of the evolving treatment landscape for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), Dr. David M. Miller—a board-certified internist, dermatologist, and medical oncologist at Massachusetts General Hospital—delivered a highly informative lecture on the past, present, and future of immunotherapy for cSCC at ODAC 2025. With his unique expertise across three disciplines, Dr. Miller e … 
The association between vitiligo and melanoma is complex. While the incidence of vitiligo in patients with melanoma is higher, the risk for the reverse, ie, the development of melanoma in a patient with vitiligo, is thought to be decreased. This report presents a case of melanoma developing on a non-sun-exposed site in a patient with skin of color and untreated vitiligo. It emphasizes the need … 