Deucravacitinib Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Psoriasis is one of the most common immune-mediated inflammatory dermatoses, with increasing evidence for systemic comorbidities. Targeted systemic agents have revolutionized the management of moderate-to-severe psoriasis, with life-changing outcomes for many patients with the chronic disease. Injectable biologics, blocking interleukin (IL)-23 or IL-17 cytokine pathways, have become invaluable opt …
Psoriasis is one of the most common immune-mediated inflammatory dermatoses, with increasing evidence for systemic comorbidities. Targeted systemic agents have revolutionized the management of moderate-to-severe psoriasis, with life-changing outcomes for many patients with the chronic disease. Injectable biologics, blocking interleukin (IL)-23 or IL-17 cytokine pathways, have become invaluable opt …
Dermatologist Dr. Amy Weschler’s new venture with her daughter Zoe is making news this month. According to ELLE and The New York Times, the pair recently opened Spotless, a consumer-focused acne clinic. (Similar to a blow-dry bar.) Located in a Manhattan storefront, Spotless is a ground-floor, one-stop-shop for acne care, from corticosteroid injections to prescription treatments. Dr. Weschler sa …
A brown or black discoloration of the nail plate can be concerning for both patients and clinicians. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Molly Hinshaw, professor of dermatology, section chief of dermatopathology, and director of the nail clinic at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Watch as Dr. Hinshaw outlines ho …
Dr. Robyn Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla., says don’t limit energy-based devices to cosmetic dermatology. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Siperstein. Watch as she shares three medical conditions where she’s found success using devices originally developed for cosmetic use. Learn why microneedling with ra …
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are commonly told to eat healthy to improve their disease severity. However, with so many dietary options in this day and age, what does an HS-friendly diet even look like? An article in the November Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shares research analyzing several diets and their impact on HS disease severity, as well as the impact of vitamin and minera …