The Many Faces of Acne
acneOur new series, “The Many Faces of”, showcases side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array of skin tones and briefly highlight nuances in clinical presentation.  All images featured in the series are part of The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas, a resource developed by co-editors Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, and Adam Friedman, …
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Pediatric Scaling Diseases: An Approach to Pediatric Psoriasis
Pediatric PsoriasisDr. Lawrence F. Eichenfield, meeting co-chair for the 17th Annual Women’s and Pediatric Dermatology Seminar, kicked off session III with a superb talk titled “Scaling the Heights…and Below, Pediatric Scaling Diseases: Psoriasis and Others”,  giving us a bird’s eye view on the old and the new regarding pediatric psoriasis. Dr. Eichenfield is a complete rock star and served as a valued …
Pediatric Psoriasis
Top 3 Tips for Performing Nail Biopsies
nail biopsiesNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Molly Hinshaw (who is board certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology, and directs the Nail Clinic at UWHealth in Madison, WI) about nail biopsies. Watch as she offers advice to her fellow dermatologists on preparing themselves (as well as their staff and patients) before this procedure …
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Management of Melanoma: Answers to Four Key Questions
artificial intelligence (AI)Admittedly, it took me a while to get over the fear of an artificial intelligence (AI) “apocalypse”, which likely developed after my older brother forced me to repeatedly watch “The Terminator” at the tender age of seven. Through an extensive dive into the literature and numerous lectures by Dr. Vishal A. Patel, I’ve since realized the applicability and patient benefit of AI in dermatolo …
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Chronic Pruritus: How to Tailor Management Based on Underlying Cause and Patient Needs
chronic pruritusWow! The ODAC Dermatology Conference in January 2022 highlighted the importance of conference attendance and the need for expert lectures on clinically relevant dermatologic topics.  We are in an era when basic sciences and translational research has direct correlation and impact on our therapeutic measures for patients. While it is refreshing to have so many options for patients’ treatment, it …
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