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 …
Infantile Hemangiomas
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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Easing the Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic DermatitisDr. Friedman, jack of many trades, Professor and Interim Chair of Dermatology at George Washington University provided an excellent overview of ways to achieve victory over atopic dermatitis (AD). This expert discussion took place during the ODAC Inflammatory Diseases Symposium on December 3, 2020. How could we possibly cover atopic dermatitis in 20 minutes? Well, Dr. Friedman skillfully led us …
Atopic Dermatitis
Reactive Dermal Infiltrates – Friday Pop Quiz 01/29
A pregnant 33-year-old female presents with the shown painful lesions that appeared abruptly one week ago. She additionally has been febrile to 38.3C with malaise and headaches. What do you expect to find on biopsy of a representative lesion? A. Perivascular neutrophils with fibrinoid necrosis and RBC extravasation B. Apoptotic individual keratinocytes with intracellular spongiosis …