ODAC Pearls: Hormonal Treatment Options for Acne—Dr. Bethanee Schlosser
PEARLS FROM THIS SESSION - collected by Misty Eleryan, MD
We must remember that ALL acne is hormonally sensitive in females, so many patients could benefit from some form of hormonal therapy. Patients with hyperandrogenism, late-onset or persistent (greater than age 25yrs), prominence of acne on the lower face and neck, perimenstrual flare, comedonal acne with seborrhea, resistant to “conventio …
PEARLS FROM THIS SESSION - collected by Misty Eleryan, MD
We must remember that ALL acne is hormonally sensitive in females, so many patients could benefit from some form of hormonal therapy. Patients with hyperandrogenism, late-onset or persistent (greater than age 25yrs), prominence of acne on the lower face and neck, perimenstrual flare, comedonal acne with seborrhea, resistant to “conventio … Continue reading "ODAC Pearls: Hormonal Treatment Options for Acne—Dr. Bethanee Schlosser"
Getting the Most out of Your Biopsies - presented by Dr. Tammie Ferringer
Pearls Submitted by Misty Eleryan
Biopsies are a very important part of our practice as dermatologists. In order to get the most out of your biopsies for an accurate diagnosis, you must avoid some of the pitfalls that can result in delay of diagnoses or incorrect diagnoses. So, here are some things to consider.
1.) Wh … 
Dr. Robins’ Ten Commandments presented by Dr. Perry Robins, ODAC Miami 2018
Pearls submitted by Dr. Misty Eleryan
Every physician doing dermatologic surgery should follow these Ten Commandments that Dr. Robins developed in his tenure as a dermatologic surgeon, and has imparted upon his numerous trainees.
1.) Take a thorough history
It’s important to know a patient’s medical history … 
On initial visits when patients state coming in for only "skin cancer screening", and not aware of any issues, or requests "full skin exam" and no significant personal or family history, how do you handle these?
My office staff is great at briefing patients – We tell them to make sure to note any new or changing growths on the skin. It is important to know your family history of melanoma an … 
Dear Derm Authority: What are the more common complaints or maladies that you see in skin of color patients and what resources do you recommend for new practitioners who want expand their understanding of them?
The US population is growing and evolving and the clinical profile of the average patient presenting to the dermatologist is changing. One in three Americans self-identify as member of a … 