Ask a Mentor: On Managing Advanced Cutaneous Malignancy and High-Risk Skin Cancers in Immunocompromised Patients
We are excited to announce our Next Steps mentor for the month of February: Dr. Vishal Patel. In this monthly Ask a Mentor segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise.
If you have questions about advanced cutaneous malignancy management, specifically high-risk squamous cell carcinom …
We are excited to announce our Next Steps mentor for the month of February: Dr. Vishal Patel. In this monthly Ask a Mentor segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise.
If you have questions about advanced cutaneous malignancy management, specifically high-risk squamous cell carcinom … 
You are called to the neonatal intensive care unit for evaluation of a newborn with congenital absence of skin on the lower extremities as illustrated in the figure. The most likely associated defect is:
A.) Collagen IV
B.) Collagen VII
C.) BPAG1
D.) BPAG2
E.) Alpha-6-beta-4-integrin
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
Test your knowledge at Derm In-Re … 
Introduction
Dermoscopy, also known as epiluminescence microscopy, epiluminoscopy or skin surface microscopy, is an important way to visualize subsurface structures in the epidermis and dermis. Part one of this article focused on the evaluation of pigmented lesions, and the second installment below will review the different vessel morphologies and patterns along with discussing specific findings … 
Hair Apparent: A Multi-Part Series on Hair Disorders - Part II
If you missed Part I, click here.
Dermatology residents from throughout the Washington DC area recently convened at the Georgetown University MedStar Washington Hospital Center Hair Disorders Symposium, where distinguished experts in the field of hair disorders discussed the evaluation, work-up, and treatment of a wide variety of a … 
Skin conditions affect tens of millions of people across the United States with symptoms that range from purely cosmetic to downright painful—and in some cases lethal. In addition, skin conditions can signal deeper problems. For example, patients with psoriasis are at a higher risk because of associated comorbidities such as chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes, renal disease, and rheumatic disea … 