Author Q&A: YouTube Videos on Topical Steroid Withdrawal
The 10 most viewed YouTube videos on topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) overall had low reliability and quality, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. The authors recommend dermatologists provide alternate, evidence-based resources for their patients, both in clinical practice and online, including YouTube.
To find out more about the quality …
The 10 most viewed YouTube videos on topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) overall had low reliability and quality, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. The authors recommend dermatologists provide alternate, evidence-based resources for their patients, both in clinical practice and online, including YouTube.
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Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium interviewed Dr. Robyn Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, FL. Watch as Dr. Siperstein explains how modalities such as microneedling can both increase and decrease pigment. Listen as she shares tips on getting the desired pigmentary effect. Hear about her pilot studies on combination therapies t … 
As a dermatologist, you may roll your eyes at one of the latest TikTok trends. The co-founder of an online wellness community recently shared a recipe for a “Botox that you can make at home,” according to In the Know, a Yahoo! News outlet. Her hack is a DIY mask made of flaxseed and water. In the Know shared the posts with a dermatologist who pointed out the false claims made in the TikTok vid … 
JDD authors Mihir Shah MD, Jenna Wald MD, and C. William Hanke MD MPH present a case of a patient with eruptive squamous cell carcinomas following treatment with Fludarabine to highlight not only the risk of cSCC in CLL patients and the increased risk for atypical cutaneous malignancies after treatment with systemic therapies such as fludarabine, but also to discuss treatment options for this … 
The use of antimicrobial therapy in the field of cutaneous surgery can be a difficult and controversial topic. Overall, there are a lack of randomized controlled clinical trials evaluating the efficacy of antimicrobial prophylaxis within our field. As a result, much of the recommendations for antimicrobial prophylaxis are extrapolated from other fields, such as dentistry, cardiology, and orthopedi … 