Real World Dermatology: Clinical Pearls Galore – Part 1
PART 1   This June, I had the pleasure of attending the Real World Dermatology for Residents conference in Las Vegas.  This conference brought together distinguished dermatologists from across the country to educate residents on practical topics that ranged from treatment guidelines, to clinical pears, to advice about achieving success on the boards.  Here are some of the pearls I took …
Practical Updates on Rosacea Pathophysiology and Management
ODAC RosaceaIn this blog of ODAC Pearls, we’ll be discussing Dr. Adam Friedman’s ODAC lecture, “Practical Updates on Rosacea Pathophysiology and Management.” We will review the pathophysiology, comorbidities, microbiome, updates on classification and treatment of rosacea, along with practical pearls in management. The 2017 update by the National Rosacea Society Expert Committee reported various ros …
ODAC Rosacea
ODAC Pearls: Hormonal Treatment Options for Acne—Dr. Bethanee Schlosser
hormonal treatment for acnePEARLS 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 …
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ODAC Poster Abstract Participant Interview – Navid Malakouti, MD
participant abstractPOSTER ABSTRACT PARTICIPANT INTERVIEW Navid Malakouti, MD is a PGY-3 Dermatology Resident at Howard University Hospital and Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center. His interests include cosmetic, surgical, and general dermatology.  1- Your abstract focuses on an alternative closure method for excisions. Is there a reason you decided to focus on this topic? I was flipping through some books …
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ODAC Pearls: Getting the Most out of Your Biopsies
biopsyGetting 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 …
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