Derm Topics

Patient Buzz Series: Skin Fasting
skincareSkin fasting -- the latest trend in caring for the skin – offers a “less is more” approach. The point is to periodically rest the skin from non-essential products as a way of rebalancing the skin’s pH. Skin fasting is also a way to determine which skincare products people actually need. After the rest period, those who are following the skin fasting approach slowly add products back in, an …
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Tips for Engaging with Parents of Pediatric Patients
pediatric patientsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian, chief of dermatology at Children’s National Hospital. When treating children, clinicians not only have the child as the patient but also the parent. Watch and learn Dr. Kirkorian’s top tips for engaging with parents of pediatric patients. Hear why she says letting …
pediatric patients
Severe Psoriasis Presenting in 3-Year-Old Child With Nail Dystrophy
psoriasis Severe Psoriasis Presenting in 3-Year-Old Child With Nail Dystrophy: Response to Biologic Treatment Danielle Rinck MDa, Elaine Siegfried MDb aBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA | bSaint Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO J Drugs Dermatol. 2022;21(8):897-899. doi:10.36849/JDD.6888   A previously healthy 3-year-old boy presented to our Pediatric Derm …
psoriasis
What Every Aesthetic Dermatologist Should Know About Neck Anatomy
neck anatomyNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Robyn Siperstein, an expert cosmetic dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla. Knowing neck anatomy is vital not just for improved outcomes, but also for safety. Watch as Dr. Siperstein shares what you should know about neck anatomy and how that should influence your treatment …
neck anatomy
Skincare Mondays | Oat for Oncology Patients
Dermatologic side effects are among the most frequent unexpected side effects of cancer treatments.1,2 Targeted therapies are associated with a lower incidence of systemic adverse events, but a higher incidence of dermatological AEs - including acneiform rash and pruritus.3 Skin toxicities can have a dramatic negative impact on QOL and overall success of treatment therapies.3 Skin toxicities oft …