Derm Topics

Patient Buzz Series: Psoriasis & Diet
PsoriasisPsoriasis is a hot topic in this month’s Patient Buzz. Can a specific diet, such a ketogenic or gluten-free diet, help improve psoriasis symptoms? Can psoriasis impact the eyes? What do Black patients need to know about the effects of psoriasis? Your patients may bring you questions as a result of what they read in the consumer press. Be prepared by reading this list of skin, hair and nail ar …
Psoriasis
Brown Skin Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 12/3/21
This baby does not have any systemic symptoms and these red-brown skin lesions heal on their own. What would this lesion stain positively with? A. CD68 B. VVG C. Thioflavin T D. CD4 E. Langerin 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. …
Skin Conditions in Pediatric & Adolescent Patients with Skin of Color
Pediatric Skin ConditionsSprinkled with many clinical pearls, Dr. Candrice Heath gave us an informative, case-based lecture at the 2021 Skin of Color Update: “Skin Conditions Disproportionately Affecting Pediatric & Adolescent Patients with Skin of Color.” Dr. Heath is an Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Dermatology at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and is active on social media @D …
Pediatric Skin Conditions
Patient Buzz: Lip Filler Tips From the Expert
Lip FillerNew Beauty wrote an article about why some dermatologists say lip filler needs a PR agency, as many people incorrectly assume that filling the lips always results in overfilled duck lips. For tips on achieving a natural appearance with lip filler, I reached out to Roberta Del Campo, MD, a dermatologist in North Miami, Fla. Dr. Del Campo will be presenting, “A Deep Dive into the World of In …
Lip Filler
Test Your Knowledge of Hyperhidrosis and Sweat!
hyperhidrosis and sweatIn support of Hyperhidrosis Awareness , let's test your knowledge of Hyperhidrosis and Sweat with a few quizzes! If a person has the medical condition of hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), their risk of skin infections increases by how much? A. 100% B. 200% C. 300% D. 0% Correct Answer: view here. ___________________________________________________________________ …
hyperhidrosis and sweat