ODAC Pearls

Calling All Derms! Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Is For You!
chronic spontaneous urticariaAt the 2024 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, we were lucky to learn about the management of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) from the renowned researcher and clinician, Dr. Adam J. Friedman, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. CSU can be a frustrating, exhausting condition for patients to endure, wi …
chronic spontaneous urticaria
Shaping the Practice of Dermatology Through Product Innovation
Exosome therapyMainstream medical dermatology is changing, and it’s about time, says Dr. R. Rox Anderson, professor at Harvard Medical School and director of the Wellman Center for Photomedicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Anderson about the future of product innovation. Hear what Dr. Anderson …
Exosome therapy
JAK Inhibitors in Pediatric Patients | Practical Pearls from the Expert
JAK InhibitorsBe excited about the new medications approved for use in pediatric patients, says Dr. A. Yasmine Kirkorian, chief of dermatology at Children’s National Hospital. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Kirkorian about the use of JAK inhibitors in children. Should dermatology clinicians prescribe JAK inhibitors in this patient …
JAK Inhibitors
Navigating the Complexities of Alopecia: Insights from Dr. Adam Friedman
alopeciasDr. Adam Friedman's lecture at 2024 ODAC conference provided invaluable insights into the nuanced approach required when dealing with patients presenting with alopecia. Addressing the diverse array of alopecia types and their myriad presentations, Dr. Friedman emphasized the significance of a comprehensive clinical history and evaluation to formulate an effective treatment plan. By employing a cas …
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Medical, Surgical & Laser-Based Treatment Strategies for Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hidradenitis SuppurativaThe latest buzz word in hidradenitis suppurativa treatment is combination. Without a single, consistently and widely effective therapy, it’s important to build your own regimen by combining treatments, says Dr. Steven Daveluy, associate professor of dermatology and residency program director at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, A …
Hidradenitis Suppurativa