The Derm/Rheum Clinic: Treatment Strategies for Patients with Cutaneous Autoimmune Disease
Effective treatment strategies are available for cutaneous autoimmune disease, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who explains how the severity of the disease impacts the most appropriate treatment option. …
Effective treatment strategies are available for cutaneous autoimmune disease, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who explains how the severity of the disease impacts the most appropriate treatment option. … 
INTRODUCTION
Periocular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common eyelid malignancy concomitant with ocular morbidity and quality of life impact.1,2 Orbital invasion occurs in 2% of cases and poses challenges for management.1,3 JDD authors highlight a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of advanced periocular BCC.
CASE
JDD authors discuss a 56-year-old male who presente … 
HealthCentral recently highlighted new research out of Harvard Medical School on the role of Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) in itch. Researchers found S. aureus can trigger itch in mice and human cells through communication with sensory neurons.
For an expert’s take, I reached out to Gil Yosipovitch, MD, professor, Stiefel Chair of Medical Dermatology and director of the Miami Itch Center … 
Mastocytosis is a group of disorders characterized by the pathologic accumulation of mast cells in various tissues. One example of mastocytosis is urticaria pigmentosa, which presents with mastocytomas that can cause hives and, when irritated, pruritus. To the authors' knowledge, they are describing the first case of urticaria pigmentosa without pruritus. The patient had a positive Darier' … 
Hair loss is a broad category that can be difficult for dermatology clinicians to manage. Having a scripted or algorithmic approach to alopecia consults can decrease clinician anxiety, says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared his approach for evaluating alopecia … 