Treatment Strategies for Hair and Scalp Disorders: Biotin & Beyond
Hair loss and scalp disordersA full head of hair. This is how I came away from Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd’s lecture on hair and scalp disorders at the 2019 Skin of Color Update. There were many aspects of her talk that challenged me to rethink how I approach the management of hair loss in my patients. In this post we will cover biotin’s role in treating alopecia, and important considerations in the treatment of central cen …
Hair loss and scalp disorders
Ivermectin 1% Cream Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Ivermectin for RosaceaIn this month’s installment of our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, we explore a new topical approach to rosacea: ivermectin 1% topical cream (Soolantra).  This topical cream is a useful tool for combating rosacea in a multimechanistic way. Click image to enlarge   Further Reading Efficacy and Safety of Ivermectin 1% Cream in Treatment of Papulopustular Rosacea: Results …
Ivermectin for Rosacea
Crusted Papules – Friday Pop Quiz 10/11
pathogenesis A 10-year-old male presents with recurrent crops of hypopigmented macules and crusted papules on the trunk and extremities. What is the hypothesized pathogenesis of this disorder? A. CD4+ cell infiltrate B. HHV-6/HHV-7 C. Malassezia D. Deficiency in vitamin A E. Preceding streptococcal pharyngitis To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to …
pathogenesis
An Interview with Dr. Jeave Reserva on Outpatient Management of Stasis Dermatitis
Stasis DermatitisAs dermatologists, we know that not every warm, red, swollen leg represents cellulitis. Chronic venous insufficiency causing stasis dermatitis can present very similarly. While dermatologists are likely able to (in most cases) distinguish between the two conditions, the same cannot always be said of providers outside of our specialty from whom our patients may also be seeking care. Dr. Jeave Reser …
Stasis Dermatitis