Derm Topics

Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma CTCL – Part 1
Cutaneous T-cell lymphomaMy Obsession with Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma (CTCL) – A Sneak Peek In preparation for an exciting new Resident-led session at the upcoming ODAC conference, titled “My Obsession with CTCL”, I wanted to give you an overview of this broad category of diseases. I just remember my first Dermatology Grand Rounds presentation as a new resident was covering the topic of sarcoidosis. In this discussi …
Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
Patient Questions: Be Prepared for What Your Patients May Ask
Dermatology newsDo you ever field odd-ball patient questions and wonder where the information they presented came from? The new “Patent Buzz” series addresses recent dermatology news from the consumer press and provides background on the conditions and treatments your patients may ask about at their next office visit. Allure: Do you need a face towel? Brides: Are gel nails safe? GMA: Skin tips …
Dermatology news
Recap – Ask a Mentor: Dr Doris Day
Medical JournalismBuilding a Career in Aesthetic & Laser Dermatology, Medical Journalism, and Becoming a Published Book Author Our Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask Dr. Doris Day questions on building a career in aesthetic and laser dermatology, medical journalism, and becoming a published book author. See all her insightful answers below 1. As an accomplished author, what advice do you have for t …
Medical Journalism
Cutaneous Adverse Reaction – Friday Pop Quiz – 11/16
cutaneous adverse reactionThe patient developed this cutaneous adverse reaction 2 weeks after starting a clinical trial medication. What is the mechanism of action of the culprit medication? A). Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor B.) Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor C.) Smoothened inhibitor D.) BRAF inhibitor E.) Programmed cell death (PD)-1 inhibitor To find out the correct answer a …
cutaneous adverse reaction
Coastal Dermatology Symposium – Clinical Pearls Round Up – Acne, Itch and more.
Coastal Dermatology SymposiumThe second of a two-part series with clinical pearls for your dermatology practice from the 2018 Coastal Dermatology Symposium.  Be sure not to miss all the useful points in Part I. From Dr. Julie Harper’s talk “The Latest on Acne” OCPs are still a viable treatment for female patients with acne.  You should be sure to take a thorough history to elucidate any risk factors for venous t …
Coastal Dermatology Symposium