Urticaria Pigmentosa Without Pruritus | Case Report
urticaria pigmentosa Mastocytosis is a group of disorders characterized by the pathologic accumulation of mast cells in various tissues. One example of mastocytosis is urticaria pigmentosa, which presents with mastocytomas that can cause hives and, when irritated, pruritus. To the authors' knowledge, they are describing the first case of urticaria pigmentosa without pruritus. The patient had a positive Darier' …
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Alopecias: Diagnostic Clues and Nuances in Clinical Presentation
alopeciasHair loss is a broad category that can be difficult for dermatology clinicians to manage. Having a scripted or algorithmic approach to alopecia consults can decrease clinician anxiety, says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared his approach for evaluating alopecia …
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Challenging Clinicopathologic Scenarios: Traps to Avoid
Clinicopathologic Correlation CPCHistopathology can be rendered useless without good clinical information, according to Dr. Olayemi Sokumbi, a dermatologist and dermatopathologist with Mayo Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Sokumbi about traps to avoid in challenging clinicopathologic scenarios. Learn how not to miss a diagnosis of dermatomyosit …
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Acne in Patients with Skin of Color: Medical & Procedural Treatment Strategies
acneThe 2023 Skin of Color Update in New York City featured a comprehensive discussion on the evolving landscape of treating acne, with a particular focus on medical and procedural approaches. Attendees had the unique opportunity to hear Dr. Valerie Callendar, professor of dermatology at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC,  and Dr. Andrew Alexis, Professor of Clinical Dermatology …
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Simplifying Sunscreen: A Practical Approach to the Science, Selections & “Scary” Stuff
SUNSCREENThere’s never a wrong time to address photoprotection – including sunscreen use – with your patients, says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared some of the challenges in getting patients to properly and consistently use sunscreen. Learn Dr. Friedman’s appr …
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