Derm Topics

Translating Psoriasis Guidelines into Practice
psoriasis guidelinesBefore we dive into our discussion, let’s outline the Guideline-Based Approach to Treatment Selection. The International Psoriasis Council has divided psoriasis treatment classification into 2 groups: Patients who are a candidate for topical therapy, or Patients who are a candidate for systemic therapy Candidates for systemic therapy must meet at least 1 of the following …
psoriasis guidelines
The Utility or Lack Thereof of Skin Cancer Screening
skin cancer screeningDr. Vishal Patel (Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of the Cutaneous Oncology Program at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences) gave a thought-provoking talk at the 2022 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference about something we do nearly every day as dermatologists – full body skin exams. He started by reviewing the rising epidemic of sk …
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Best Practices for Developing Your Social Media Brand
social media brandSocial media has taken dermatology—like much of medicine—to a new level of connectedness with patients and the community. And with it, there are many new strategies to uncover to better understand how to build your brand. Here, we will review some of the lessons shared by Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali during his Skin of Color Update conference workshop on how to build your social media presence. A …
social media brand
Top Strategies for Treating Warts: Combo Wins the Day!
wartsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Adam Friedman (Professor and Chair of Dermatology who serves as Residency Program Director, Director of Translational Research, and Director of the Supportive Oncodermatology Program in the GW Department of Dermatology) about why a "mean" approach is most effective when treating warts. Watc …
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Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Melanoma (MMS-M) | Cheat Sheet
Mohs micrographic surgeryMohs micrographic surgery for melanoma (MMS-M) has sharply risen by 304% in a 15-year interval, despite consistent recommendations from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). The aim of this therapeutic cheat sheet is to provide a high-yield literature review of the most pertinent data related to MMS-M. Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Melanoma (MMS-M) ●      MMS for …
Mohs micrographic surgery