Derm Topics

Seborrheic Dermatitis – Friday Pop Quiz 11/6
eborrheic dermatitis An infant is referred by their pediatrician for further evaluation of seborrheic dermatitis refractory to standard therapy. What is the most appropriate intervention? A. Prescribe clobetasol solution B. Obtain bacterial culture C. Obtain fungal culture D. Obtain complete blood count E. Obtain skin biopsy To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Br …
eborrheic dermatitis
Practical Applications of Lasers and Energy-Based Modalities in Skin of Color
lasers for skin of colorThe title of today’s broadcast: Practical Applications of Lasers and Energy-Based Modalities in Skin of Color. That is a mouth-full to basically tell us that we are getting the best tips to treat refractory medical and aesthetically-concerning conditions from 3 of dermatology’s foremost experts in skin of color: Dr. Eliot Battle, Dr. Cheryl Burgess, and Dr. Andrew Alexis. WOW! We were in fo …
lasers for skin of color
ABCs of Hyperhidrosis Diagnosis
Hyperhidrosis Awareness MonthWe kick off Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month with a look at the ABCs of Hyperhidrosis Diagnosis: There are two types of hyperhidrosis (Hh): primary and secondary. Secondary Hh is sweating that is caused by or is a symptom of another underlying medical condition or is a side effect of a medication. Ruling out secondary hyperhidrosis (or responding to secondary Hh appropriately) is the first step …
Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month
Managing Acne in the LGBTQ+ Population
Acne in the LGBTQ+ PopulationOne of the most vulnerable populations among both teenagers and adults today is the LGBTQ community. An estimate of the LGBTQ population is difficult to solidify, but based on survey data it is estimated that sexual and gender minority individuals collectively represent four percent of the general population. The LGBTQ community is more likely to experience both dysphoria and discrimination, and t …
Acne in the LGBTQ+ Population
Leg Ulceration – Friday Pop Quiz 10/30
IgA monoclonal gammopathy This 48 year old woman tells you these lesions began as "acne bumps" on her legs. A biopsy reveals ulceration and a mixed inflammatory infiltrate, including neutrophils. A tissue culture for infectious organisms is negative. What is the most likely underlying systemic condition in this patient? A. Celiac disease B. Ovarian cancer C. Chronic pancreatitis D. IgA monoclonal gammopathy …
IgA monoclonal gammopathy