Squamous Cell Carcinoma – Friday Pop Quiz 02/12
What complication can occur if this disease is left untreated? A. Development of a squamous cell carcinoma B. Testicular torsion C. Erectile dysfunction D. Impotence E. Pseudo-ainhum 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. …
Beyond the Basics: Systemic Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis and Evaluation of Infantile Hemangiomas
Infantile Hemangiomas To kick off ODAC 2021, Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, tackled two clinical dilemmas that are frequently seen among pediatric patients in the dermatology office: poorly controlled atopic dermatitis and infantile hemangiomas. Dr. Kirkorian reviewed currently available systemic therapies for atopic dermatitis as well those in the drug development pipeline. She went into detail about how she utilizes he …
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Psoriasis – Friday Pop Quiz 02/05
What is the most likely diagnosis in this 16-year-old patient who developed this generalized eruption two weeks after onset of a sore throat due to strep infection? A. Psoriasis B. Pityriasis rosea C. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma D. Contact dermatitis E. Lichen planus To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Brought to you by our brand partner D …
Lessons from the Skin Microbiome: Innate Immunity, Skin Disease, and COVID-19
skin microbiomeWhile I was beginning the process of “scrubbing in” to assist in the hemicolectomy case as an intern, I carefully squeezed the anti-septic chlorhexidine-soaked sponge and watched the brown solution drip its way down my forearms. I continued the ritual by cleaning under the fingernails and on every plane of the fingers, hands, and forearms multiple times. After all; “Clean Hands Save Lives,� …
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