PrEP: What Dermatologists Need to Know
As dermatologists, we are well-versed in the sequelae of HIV infection. Thankfully, HIV is now manageable for most patients due to the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention strategy in which some of the same medications used in HAART regimens are taken by patients who are at risk for HIV infection in order to prevent …
As dermatologists, we are well-versed in the sequelae of HIV infection. Thankfully, HIV is now manageable for most patients due to the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention strategy in which some of the same medications used in HAART regimens are taken by patients who are at risk for HIV infection in order to prevent … 
A 34-year-old Caucasian female presents for evaluation of several skin-colored papules on the cheeks. She notes her mother and sister have similar findings. A biopsy is done and pathology results are shown below. Which of the following is true about this disorder?
A. It is inherited in an X-linked recessive fashion.
B. These patients should be referred to nephrology and pulmonology.
C … 
Millennials represent a significant segment of the dermatology patient base and understanding how best to communicate with the individuals who comprise this singular collective is key to delivering the best quality and experience of care in a medical or aesthetic practice. Prior to this publication, a search of PubMed.gov yielded no studies relating to the behaviors of millennial patients, and s … 
In this month’s installment of our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet Series, we turn our focus to rosacea. Antibiotics have been a mainstay for rosacea treatment for decades, but their side effect profile and dosing schedules can complicate their use. Enter Doxycycline-Modified Release (Doxy-MR). This specialized formulation of doxycycline allows for sustained activity and a minimized side effect prof … 
After starting multiple new medications in the past four months a 58 year-old man presented to clinic with a non-painful discoloration on his left buccal mucosa for the past three weeks. He also had a recent sinus infection treated with oral antibiotics. He denied tobacco use, alcohol use, and any dental work in the past three years. Biopsy showed focal hypergranulosis, necrotic keratinocytes, … 