ODAC Pearls

5 Key Features of Melanoma Under Dermoscopy
dermoscopyNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Jennifer Stein, professor of dermatology at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Stein shares five indicators of melanoma that you should look for when using dermoscopy. Find out what differential diagnoses to run through if yo …
dermoscopy
Treating Redness and Facial Vessels with Lasers
rosaceaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Arisa Ortiz, director of laser and cosmetic dermatology at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Ortiz shares her tips in using lasers to treat rosacea and redness, which are common conditions she sees in her practice. Find out why setting patient expectations is especially important. Learn why looki …
rosacea
A Mindfulness-Based Smartphone Application Intervention to Improve the Quality of Life of Patients with CTCL
CTCLDr. Nishad Sathe, Next Steps Correspondent, interviewed Lily M. Parker, second year medical student at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, to dig deeper on her research study titled “A mindfulness-based smartphone application intervention to improve the quality of life of patients with cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. A pilot/feasibility study, and an analysis of social determ …
CTCL
Tips for Treating Infraorbital Hollows
Infraorbital HollowsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. John Fezza, an oculoplastic surgeon. Watch as Dr. Fezza shares how to identify good candidates for infraorbital hollow or tear trough injections. Find out why the cheek is the most important area to treat first. Learn tips for treating to prevent bruising, and find out why Dr. Fezza neve …
Infraorbital Hollows
Trichoscopy Clues for Diagnosing Common Hair Disorders
TrischoscopyTrichoscopy is a handy dermoscopic tool that can be used at the bedside to diagnose multiple hair diseases. However, these hair diseases may be challenging to diagnose by the untrained eye. Fortunately, we had the opportunity to train these skills at ODAC 2023 with hair expert and dermatologist Dr. Amy McMichael, Professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest University. We will review the essentials of …
Trischoscopy