Utilizing Melanoma Molecular Tests for Diagnosis and Treatment
melanoma molecular testNext Steps in Derm and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, in partnership with the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) and Physicians Resources, interviewed Dr. Mark Gimbel, surgical oncologist with Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, on how molecular tools are revolutionizing how melanoma is diagnosed, treated and prognosticated. Watch Dr. Gimbel explain the current tests on the market and …
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Pediatric Hair Loss: Nuances in Clinical Presentation
hair lossNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Candrice Heath, assistant professor of dermatology at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Every dermatology clinician should know some very specific things about hair loss, according to Dr. Heath, including that children can present with adult hair conditions. Watch as Dr. Heath outlines three condit …
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Melanoma Detection Update
melanomaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Jennifer Stein, professor of dermatology at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. While there are new techniques to detect melanoma, Dr. Stein says some of the best techniques are actually old techniques that are reliable and useful. Watch a …
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Disorders of Depigmentation: Focus on Vitiligo
vitiligoAt the 2023 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, we were lucky to learn about the management of vitiligo from the renowned researcher and clinician, Dr.  John Harris, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Massachusetts. When a new patient with vitiligo presents to my clinic, I always pull out my phone to consult Dr. Harris’ treatment protocol – I am sure I …
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Patient Buzz Series: Flying and Melanoma Risk
The link between flying and melanoma made news recently after dermatologist Dr. Joyce Park posted to TikTok about the increased incidence of melanoma in airline pilots. In her post, Dr. Park recommended flyers wear sunscreen or keep the windows shut. She highlighted research published in JAMA Dermatology in 2015 that found the amount of UVA radiation pilots receive in a cockpit during a nearly hou …