Derm Topics

IL-23 Inhibitors for Psoriasis Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
IL-23 InhibitorsPsoriasis involves a complex inflammatory cascade mediated by various cytokine effectors. Over the past fifteen years, treatment options have evolved to include biologic medications that provide targeted inhibition of various pathways. IL-23 has emerged as an important inflammatory cytokine in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at IL- …
IL-23 Inhibitors
Melasma: Treatment Pearls from the Expert
Melasma Video PearlsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Vic Ross, Director of the Scripps Clinic Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center in San Diego, CA, on his approach and the various interventions he uses for the treatment of Melasma. Watch as he shares fresh practical pearls immediately useful in your practice. Further Reading If you w …
Melasma Video Pearls
Histologic Bodies – Friday Pop Quiz 4/24
histologic bodies Which of the following histologic bodies is typically found in this condition? A. Guarnieri bodies B. Cowdry Type A bodies C. Cowdry Type B bodies D. Henderson-Patterson bodies E. Russell bodies To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
histologic bodies
Full-Field Ablative Resurfacing: Is the Pendulum Swinging Back?
Joel Cohen, MDAccording to ODAC Vice-Chair Dr. Joel Cohen, Director of AboutSkin Dermatology (Greenwood Village and Lone Tree, Colorado),  and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California at Irvine, the pendulum is swinging back to heavy resurfacing in areas such as around the mouth and around the eyes that really need it. He uses full-field erbium resurfacing and shares why this is the way to …
Joel Cohen, MD
COVID-19: The Resident and Program Director Perspective – April 22
COVID-19: The Resident and Program Director PerspectiveEPI Health has graciously supported the COVID-19 News and Resource Center. Derm In-Review invites you to join Dermatology colleagues and as we answer resident concerns during the global coronavirus pandemic. Topics covered will include: The Certification Exam: What, when who? New age didactics Clinical activity, safety, and redeployment Employment fears and facts Please send a …
COVID-19: The Resident and Program Director Perspective