Derm Topics

Paging Pediatric Dermatology to the Emergency Room!
Pediatric Dermatology EmergenciesPediatric dermatologic emergencies are very real, highlights Dr. Kalyani Marathe, Associate Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati, who lectured during ODAC 2023. Pediatric dermatologic emergencies represent almost 4% of emergency room visits, and of those, most are related to chronic skin disease, drug eruptions, and infections. Here, we will review some of those …
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Pulling Back the Curtain on Clinical Trials & Diverse Patient Populations
clinical trialsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Valerie Callender, professor of dermatology at Howard University School of Medicine. Dr. Callender explains why patients from diverse populations may be hesitant to participate in clinical trials. She shares ways researchers can overcome barriers to recruitment, and why representation among the research team matters. Ac …
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Tapinarof Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
TAPINAROFTapinarof cream is a non-steroidal topical medication that was recently FDA approved in 2022 for the treatment of mild, moderate, or severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients. As biologic medications have continued to grow and become exceedingly present in the treatment of moderate to severe psoriasis, there has been very minimal, if any innovation in the space of topical treatments. Additionally, …
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Racial Disparities in Itch
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Shawn Kwatra, associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Kwatra shares what dermatology clinicians need to know about racial disparities in itch. Find out how disease prevalence and presentation play a role in these disparities. Watch as Dr. Kw …
Patient Buzz Series: Anti-Wrinkle Straws
wrinklesBeverage tumblers with straws are popular on TikTok, and now some social media influencers are claiming using straws will cause wrinkles. These influencers are promoting bendy “anti-wrinkle” straws to people who are especially concerned about fine lines and wrinkles in the perioral area. While dermatologists point out that repeated use of straws will cause wrinkles over time, they also remind …
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