Derm Topics

Acne Vulgaris – Friday Pop Quiz 10/1
This patient also has a diagnosis of acne vulgaris (diagnosed 10 years ago). What is the most likely explanation for these cutaneous changes? A. Peripheral vascular disease B. Diabetes mellitus C. Drugs hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin D. Minocycline-induced hyperpigmentation E. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click he …
Treating Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) | Dr. Okoye’s Approach
Hidradenitis SuppurativaAs dermatologists, we understand that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be a devastating disease that affects all aspects of our patients’ lives, influencing their physical health, ability to be active, and ability to be intimate. This disease disproportionately affects patients with skin of color and unfortunately, treatment can be challenging. We are lucky to have experts who dedicate their cl …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
OnabotulinumtoxinA for Primary Axillary Hyperhidrosis | Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
OnabotulinumtoxinA for HyperhidrosisPrimary hyperhidrosis (PHH) is a dermatologic condition characterized by overactivity of eccrine glands resulting in excessive sweating primarily affecting the palms, soles, axillae, and craniofacial area. PHH is not caused by other conditions, whereas secondary hyperhidrosis is caused by an underlying medical condition or medication side effect. Botulinum toxin injections are often used as second …
OnabotulinumtoxinA for Hyperhidrosis
Creating Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine Herbal Formulations
Ayurvedic MedicineMy patient asks about turmeric, neem oil, cardamom, etc.  I stubble through what I know.  I am a “western-style” physician.  I could be cast alongside Eastwood or the Duke (or maybe more accurately Cleavon Little in Blazing Saddles).  Anyways, if you are like me and need the crash course, look no further!  Before this lecture, I had never heard of Ayurvedic medicine (amazing what we don� …
Ayurvedic Medicine