Patient Buzz: Melanoma Overdiagnosis | The Expert Weighs In
melanomaVerywell Health and several other media outlets are covering the issue of melanoma overdiagnosis in light of a recent study, which estimated more than 80,000 melanomas were overdiagnosed in white Americans in 2018 alone. Is melanoma overdiagnosis among white Americans a significant issue? What are the driving factors of overdiagnosis? What can dermatologists do better when diagnosing melanoma? …
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Navigating the Complexities of Alopecia: Insights from Dr. Adam Friedman
alopeciasDr. Adam Friedman's lecture at 2024 ODAC conference provided invaluable insights into the nuanced approach required when dealing with patients presenting with alopecia. Addressing the diverse array of alopecia types and their myriad presentations, Dr. Friedman emphasized the significance of a comprehensive clinical history and evaluation to formulate an effective treatment plan. By employing a cas …
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Medical, Surgical & Laser-Based Treatment Strategies for Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis SuppurativaThe latest buzz word in hidradenitis suppurativa treatment is combination. Without a single, consistently and widely effective therapy, it’s important to build your own regimen by combining treatments, says Dr. Steven Daveluy, associate professor of dermatology and residency program director at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, A …
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JDD Buzz Series | Minoxidil for Scarring Alopecia: Is it Safe and Effective?
minoxidilTopical minoxidil and, more recently, low-dose oral minoxidil are often used to treat hair disorders. But are these treatments safe and effective for scarring alopecia? A scoping review published in the March issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology sought to determine what research says about the use of these treatments for central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, frontal fibrosing alopecia, …
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Emerging Therapies for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
atopic dermatitisIt’s an exciting time for new therapies in atopic dermatitis with several therapies recently approved or in late-stage development. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Baltimore dermatologist Dr. Shawn Kwatra, who outlined the new treatment options. From therapies that target IL-13 and IL-31 to JAK inhibitors, dermatology cl …
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