Radiologic Findings – Friday Pop Quiz 6/19
Sturge-Weber syndrome What is the classic radiologic findings associated with this disorder? A. Dural calcifications B. Calcifications of the falx-cerebri C. Tram-track calcifications of the temporal and occipital cortex D. Osteopatha striata E. Osteopoikilosis To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of San …
Sturge-Weber syndrome
Sneaky Cases of Allergic Contact Dermatitis
allergic contact dermatitisWe all think about allergic contact dermatitis when a patient presents with a classic well-demarcated distribution of eczematous, pruritic rash. But under what other clinical scenarios should we consider the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis? At the 17th Annual ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, Dr. Jonathan Zippin discussed three different clinical conundrums that should …
allergic contact dermatitis
A Closer Look at a Multi-Targeted Approach to Hair Loss in African American Women
Hair Loss in African American WomanHair loss is a common problem that spares no gender or ethnic group. As we know, there are differences in straight and curly hair including follicle shape, growth rate, and density.2Similarly, there are also differences epidemiologically in what types of hair loss are more commonly seen in different ethnic groups, as well as how it’s diagnosed and treated.2 JDD authors Cheryl Burgess MD, Wendy R …
Hair Loss in African American Woman
Repair Protein Mutations – Friday Pop Quiz 6/12
Repair Protein Mutations A 35 year old female is found to have mismatch repair protein mutations and this finding. Which of the following is the next best step? A. Check BUN/Cr B. Check TSH/T4 C. Positron emission tomography D. Urinary cytology E. CT Head To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
Repair Protein Mutations
Platelet Rich Plasma: “The Process Is The Product”
PRPPlatelet-rich plasma or PRP, derived from the patient’s own blood, is considered by many to be an all-natural, safe product with rejuvenation properties. Here, we discuss what exactly is PRP, the qualities that would make an ideal PRP extraction system, and the work that lies ahead to standardize current treatment protocols. Dr. Terrence Keaney led a lecture on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) at t …
PRP