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Patient Buzz: Poorly Controlled Atopic Dermatitis | The Expert Weighs In
Poorly Controlled Atopic Dermatitis (AD)Atopic dermatitis (AD) that’s not fully under control was the subject of two Everyday Health articles: one on treatment “red flags” and another on insufficient care that’s accepted by patients as “good enough.” With so many factors contributing to AD flares, discerning when a treatment isn’t working or has stopped working can be a challenge for both patients and clinicians. Additiona …
Poorly Controlled Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
Managing Atopic Dermatitis in Patients With Skin of Color
atopic dermatitis in skin of colorNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Raj J. Chovatiya, associate professor at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School, about diagnosing and treating atopic dermatitis in patients with darker skin tones. Learn what he tells his trainees about diagnosing atopic dermatitis in skin of color. Find out how a greater understand …
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Expanding the Treatment Landscape for Atopic Dermatitis, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Chronic Hand Eczema
atopic dermatitis, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativaThe past 18 months has seen an unprecedented wave of FDA approvals in dermatology, significantly expanding the therapeutic options for treatment of inflammatory skin diseases.  At the 2025 Skin Of Color Update in New York City, conference co-chair Dr. Andrew Alexis highlighted some of these new medications and new indications for others.  Importantly, many of these pivotal clinical trials includ …
atopic dermatitis, eczema, hidradenitis suppurativa
Bimatoprost Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
BimatoprostBimatoprost is a prostaglandin analog originally developed for glaucoma that has become an important tool in dermatology for the treatment of eyelash and eyebrow hypotrichosis. By prolonging the anagen phase of hair growth, bimatoprost enhances lash length, thickness, and pigmentation. We continue our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series with a closer look at bimatoprost. Bimatoprost Therapeutic Cheat …
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What the Skin Reveals: A Dermatology & Dermatopathology Approach to Systemic Disease
Systemic DiseaseAt the 2026 ODAC Dermatology Conference in Orlando, Florida, Dr. Olayemi Sokumbi, MD delivered a masterclass on clinicopathologic correlation. A board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist widely recognized for her expertise in complex medical dermatology, Dr. Sokumbi showcased her special interest in diagnostic dilemmas in her talk. She emphasized the critical role of clinicopathologic c …
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