Dr. Richard Fried on the Psychological Impact of Psoriasis
Psoriasis Awareness Month gives us access to internationally recognized clinician and researcher, Dr. Richard Fried. Dr. Fried is a board certified dermatologist and clinical psychologist whose area of expertise, among others, includes the interface between the skin and the mind.
If you have questions about the role that stress and other psychological issues play in psoriasis, email us at info …
Psoriasis Awareness Month gives us access to internationally recognized clinician and researcher, Dr. Richard Fried. Dr. Fried is a board certified dermatologist and clinical psychologist whose area of expertise, among others, includes the interface between the skin and the mind.
If you have questions about the role that stress and other psychological issues play in psoriasis, email us at info … Continue reading "Dr. Richard Fried on the Psychological Impact of Psoriasis"
The latest headlines about skin, hair and nails may lead to questions you’ll soon hear from your patients. Be prepared by perusing this list of dermatology
news in the consumer press.
Recent topics addressed include eyelash curlers for removing blackheads and plumping lips, when to toss old makeup and whether it’s OK to swim after getting a new tattoo.
ABC News: Tips to avoid breakout … 
A 67-year-old African American male recently diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma presents to clinic for evaluation of pruritic and burning skin findings (see clinical images below) that developed two weeks after he started treatment with bevacizumab and erlotinib. Which of the following medications would not cause this eruption?
A. Cetuximab
B. Erlotinib
C. Panitumumab
D … 
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 … 