Derm Topics

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
Clinical Pearls Round Up – Part I
Contact DermatitisThis October, I had that wonderful opportunity to attend the Coastal Dermatology Symposium and participate in the Derm Mentors Resident of Distinction competition.  This informative and enlightening conference held against the gorgeous backdrop of Monterey, California, was packed with clinically oriented lectures focusing on everything from emerging therapies in psoriasis, to proper sunscreen usa …
Contact Dermatitis
Hair Apparent: A Multi-Part Series on Hair Disorders Part I – A Clinical Approach to Hair Loss in Pediatric Patients
hair disordersPhysicians from throughout the Washington DC area recently convened at the Georgetown University MedStar Washington Hospital Center Hair Disorders Symposium, where distinguished experts in the field of hair disorders discussed the evaluation, work-up, and treatment of a wide variety of alopecias and scalp disorders. A treasure trove of clinical pearls was shared along the way, and the attendees le …
hair disorders