Grab a Fork and Knife: An Approach to Treating Rosacea
rosaceaFor most dermatologic conditions, my mantra for treatment tends to be “less is more”. I prefer to use the fewest number of creams, pills, and steps to achieve the best results. However, after watching this year’s ODAC Sneak Peek Inflammatory Diseases Symposium, I may have a new mantra for treating my rosacea patients – “forks, spoons, and knives”. At the ODAC 2021 Pre-Conference Sne …
rosacea
Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa in 2021 & Beyond
Treatment of Hidradenitis SuppurativaAt the ODAC 2021 Sneak Peek Symposium on Inflammatory Skin Diseases, expert faculty presented on the topics of acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and psoriasis. If you missed the live symposium, Next Steps will be sharing highlights and a summary of each lecture over the course of the next few weeks. Today, Dr. Blari Allais shares an excellent recap of Dr. Joslyn Kirby's s …
Treatment of Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Skin Lesion – Friday Pop Quiz 01/08
Granular cell tumors Histologically, this lesion shows plump, polygonal cells arranged in nests and fascicles with granular cytoplasm. Which immunohistochemical stain would be positive? A. CD31 B. Synaptophysin C. Factor XIIIa D. S-100 E. CD34 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. …
Granular cell tumors
Alopecia in Skin of Color: Alternative Therapies
Alopecia in Skin of ColorManagement of alopecia in skin of color is challenging due to a paucity of research into its pathophysiology coupled with a poor understanding of the basic hair care practices in this patient population. For the patient, it is often associated with severe emotional distress. Unfortunately, many forms of hair loss are refractory to standard therapies. At the 2020 Skin of Color Virtual Update, Dr …
Alopecia in Skin of Color