Derm Topics

JDD February Issue Highlights and Editor Picks
JDD February IssueBelow are the issue highlights and Editor Picks for the February issue of JDD! Using patient cases, authors demonstrate how recent recommendations can be utilized and implemented in Systemic Therapies for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Expert Perspectives in Practice. Effectiveness of SRT for treating BCC and SCC is evaluated in Superficial Radiation Therapy: A Viable Nonsurgical Op …
JDD February Issue
The Many Faces of Lupus
LupusJust as systemic lupus erythematosus (LE) can have protean systemic manifestations, cutaneous LE can present in many different ways. When confronted with the many faces of mucocutaneous LE, the following pearls can be valuable. 1. Be Aware of the SLICC Criteria In 2012, the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) developed a set of clinical and immunologic criteria to assist …
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Patient Buzz: Adult Acne to Nail Discoloration
adult acneDo you ever field odd-ball questions from your patients and wonder where the information came from?  What makes chapped lips worse? Nail discoloration? Adult acne?  How often should you shower? Be prepared for what treatments and conditions your patients may ask about at their next office visit by reviewing the latest dermatology articles from the consumer press that are outlined below. …
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Fungus Among Us: Practical Case-Based Pearls for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatophytosis
DermatophytosisDermatophytosis constitutes a big chunk of “bread and butter” in dermatology.  In fact, an average of 4.1 million visits a year were due to dermatophytosis from 1995 to 2004! Nevertheless, these fungi can still stump the most seasoned dermatologist, and misdiagnosis can be surprisingly common. Dr. Adam Friedman, Professor, Interim Chair, and Program Director of Dermatology at George Washingt …
Dermatophytosis
Is it skin cancer? Tumor Identification – Friday Pop Quiz 2/15
What is true about this tumor? A. It is the second most common type of skin cancer B. Telangiectasias are not commonly seen C. Rombo syndrome has these tumors D. Cowden syndrome E. Mohs micrographic surgery is not an effective treatment To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Test your knowledge with custom quizzes at Derm In-Review or check out more pop …