Derm Topics

Nodule – Friday Pop Quiz 6/24/2022
A biopsy is performed of this nodule to confirm diagnosis. Which of the following media should be used to transport this specimen to the lab? A. Ethanol B. Formalin C. Glutaraldehyde D. Michel transport medium E. Normal saline 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 Sano …
Oral Glucocorticoids for Psoriasis? The Expert Weighs In
GlucocorticoidsDermatologists are prescribing oral glucocorticoids for psoriasis despite awareness of risks of life-threatening generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) and erythrodermic psoriasis (EP). A recent survey of dermatologists published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology found 18% of respondents occasionally prescribe oral glucocorticoids to patients with psoriasis, typically 1-5% of the time. Those wh …
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Chlorhexidine Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
CHLORHEXIDINEDisorders of the hair follicles, including hidradenitis suppurativa and folliculitis, are some of the most common dermatologic conditions affecting a wide variety of patients. Chlorhexidine’s bacteriostatic and bacteriocidal properties enable it to be a potent defender of the pilosebaceous unit. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at chlorhexidine, which has far r …
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The Many Faces of Acne
acneOur new series, “The Many Faces of”, showcases side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array of skin tones and briefly highlight nuances in clinical presentation.  All images featured in the series are part of The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas, a resource developed by co-editors Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, and Adam Friedman, …
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