Patient Buzz Series: Personal Experiences With Rare Conditions
Rare dermatologic conditions don’t often receive attention in the consumer media. However, Allure and Slate recently addressed uncommon and distressing diagnoses through the lens of writers’ personal experiences. In the Allure article, “I Thought I Had Eczema. Turns Out, It Was a Rare Blood Cancer,” 42-year-old writer Jamie Stone details her journey with mycosis fungoides (MF). From her in …
Rare dermatologic conditions don’t often receive attention in the consumer media. However, Allure and Slate recently addressed uncommon and distressing diagnoses through the lens of writers’ personal experiences. In the Allure article, “I Thought I Had Eczema. Turns Out, It Was a Rare Blood Cancer,” 42-year-old writer Jamie Stone details her journey with mycosis fungoides (MF). From her in … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: Personal Experiences With Rare Conditions"
Diagnosing and treating pediatric patients with skin of color requires a nuanced eye and an understanding of unique psychosocial dynamics. At the latest Skin of Color Update (SOCU) conference, Dr. Karan Lal addressed these exact complexities. Written from the perspective of an attending dermatology resident, this summary breaks down Dr. Lal’s essential pearls across three major domains: pigmente … 
From news articles to social media, “Ozempic face” is commonly used to describe facial changes that accompany rapid weight loss from GLP-1 receptor agonists. A gaunt, sunken, and aged appearance is commonly attributed to Ozempic and other GLP-1s. However, bariatric surgery and dietary changes can also lead to skin laxity and loss of facial volume. Irrespective of the weight loss method, patien … 
Atopic dermatitis (AD) remains one of dermatology’s most heterogeneous and nuanced conditions, especially in patients with skin of color. During their joint session at the most recent Skin of Color Update conference in New York City, Dr. Andrew Alexis and Dr. Raj Chovatiya highlighted the clinical diversity, immunologic complexity, and growing body of data that are reshaping how clinicians recog … 
Effective acne management in skin of color requires a dual approach: treating the active lesions while simultaneously addressing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Drawing from an expert, case-based session led by Dr. Hilary Baldwin and Dr. Andrew Alexis at the Skin of Color Update, this summary breaks down their practical strategies for managing this overlapping clinical challenge.
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