The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Detection, Screening, and Management of Cutaneous Malignancies
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Vishal A. Patel,  (fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon who serves as Director of Cutaneous Oncology at the GW Cancer Center and Director of Dermatologic Surgery at the GW Department of Dermatology) about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help clinicians. Watch as he discusses A …
Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides: A Clinical Mimicker of Vitiligo
Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides (HMF) Hypopigmented mycosis fungoides (HMF) is a rare variant of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL) that often manifests in younger patients with darker skin types in a centripetal distribution.¹ Average age of diagnosis is often 14 years.² The diagnosis is often missed due to its low incidence and lack of clinical suspicion. Misdiagnosis and failure to obtain biopsies lead to a long latency period fr …
Hypopigmented Mycosis Fungoides (HMF)
The Burden of Long-Standing UV-Radiation Exposure: Treatment Options for AKs and NMSC
Actinic Keratoses (AKs)The numbers are staggering when it comes to the management of skin cancer in the United States and worldwide. Signs of chronic exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun and/or indoor tanning bed use include solar lentigines, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles and pre-cancerous lesions called actinic keratoses. Actinic Keratoses (AKs) best identified as scaly, pink macules and papules, result from lo …
Actinic Keratoses (AKs)
Developing a Patient-Centered Acne Management Plan
Acne patientOvercoming Barriers to Acne Treatment Adherence There is a wealth of research into the psychology of the acne patient, which may be used to speak with patients more effectively and ultimately lead to better treatment outcomes. Despite the fact that acne has a high emotional impact on patients, adherence to acne treatment plans is surprisingly low (in 1 study, 27% of patients didn’t even fill th …
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The Role of Hairstylists in Alopecia
alopeciaPartnering with Hair stylists is more than just a hair style. During the 2021 Virtual Skin of Color Update, and through concrete examples, Dr. Chesahna Kindred shared some of the intangible benefits of working together to increase patient satisfaction. Hairstylists are key in preventing and helping to treat traction alopecia! Hairstylists can help to: Recommend healthy hair styles …
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