Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy for Melanoma
Backed by a mountain of evidence, Dr. Zitelli walked us through the new and changing role of sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma in a riveting 20-minute talk presented at the 16th annual ODAC conference. Here are the highlights.
"Let’s separate what’s really evidence based from what you’ve been told.”
Before delving in, Dr. Zitelli skillfully laid the framework for his lecture. The c …
Backed by a mountain of evidence, Dr. Zitelli walked us through the new and changing role of sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma in a riveting 20-minute talk presented at the 16th annual ODAC conference. Here are the highlights.
"Let’s separate what’s really evidence based from what you’ve been told.”
Before delving in, Dr. Zitelli skillfully laid the framework for his lecture. The c … 
Can you think of a skin condition that has a greater negative impact on quality of life than eczema or psoriasis? That’s right, you guess it—hyperhidrosis! I still remember my first hyperhidrosis patient who refused to shake people’s hands, go on dates, or attend social events due to his condition. After his treatment, he was like a new man. I can’t tell you how satisfying it was t … 
Dermatology thought leader Hilary Baldwin, MD helps us make sense of cosmeceuticals by sharing her approach to them, including how to define them and evaluate their utility.
On a funny note, Dr. Baldwin confesses being a skeptic and a hypocrite when it comes to cosmeceuticals. She remains skeptical about some of the science but at the same time uses 5 cosmeceutical products herself. We love her … 
This patient acquired an infection with a microorganism that was most likely inoculated into the skin from contact with:
A. Dead Fish
B. Kittens
C. Jacuzzi tubs
D. Fresh water lakes
E. Rose thorns
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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Welcome to the next delivery of our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, wherein we take a deep dive into the literature and guidelines to give you a quick reference on the use of new or complex therapies. This series will become your go-to for information about dosing, potential interactions and laboratory monitoring, just to name a few. Next up: Cyclosporine.
Cyclosporine is a versatile and v … 