Derm Topics

Skincare Mondays | Could a week-long beach vacation equal half a year’s sun exposure?
sun exposureCould a week-long beach vacation equal half a year’s sun exposure? Americans make more than 400 million visits to the beach every year.1 Studies show UV exposure during vacations makes up to 50% of an individual’s total annual UV exposure.2-6 High-solar-intensity beach settings put patients at risk of UV over-exposure that can lead to acute and chronic health consequences i …
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Sonidegib – Friday Pop Quiz 8/26/2022
After discussion, this patient decides to proceed with treatment with sonidegib. Which of the following needs to be checked prior to initiation? A. CK B. Lipid levels C. TSH D. ALT/AST E. CBC To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A product of SanovaWorks. …
Top Tips for Managing Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
urticariaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Adam Friedman (Professor and Chair of Dermatology, Residency Program Director, Director of Translational Research, and Director of the Supportive Oncodermatology Program in the GW Department of Dermatology) about which options work best for treating Urticaria. Watch as he reveals various st …
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The Many Faces of Psoriasis | Part 1
psoriasisPsoriasis affects 2% of the world’s population and occurs in a bimodal distribution, peaking in early and late adulthood. Chronic plaque psoriasis is the most common variant and presents as well demarcated erythematous plaques with prominent white scale on the scalp and extremities. The erythema of psoriasis varies across the spectrum of skin tones, ranging from a salmon and deep reddish …
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What’s New in Pediatric Acne? Stop Picking and Start Applying Well-Tolerated Retinoids!
PEDIATRIC ACNELinda Stein Gold, Director of Dermatology Clinical Research at Henry Ford Health System, lead us through “Acne across the ages” at the 17th Annual Women’s and Pediatric Dermatology Seminar. She busted through several acne myths, which are easily debunked with new acne medications: Clascoterone 1% cream: it reduces sebum production in the skin! Similar to spironolactone, it is an anti-andr …
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