Incorporating Systemic Agents in Our Toolbox for Vulvar Inflammatory Disorders
Early and aggressive treatment options are needed to minimize the risk of scarring in lichen sclerosus and lichen planus, which are two of the most common vulvar inflammatory disorders that dermatologists treat. That’s according to Dr. Christina Kraus, director of gynecologic dermatology at the University of California, Irvine. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Confer …
Early and aggressive treatment options are needed to minimize the risk of scarring in lichen sclerosus and lichen planus, which are two of the most common vulvar inflammatory disorders that dermatologists treat. That’s according to Dr. Christina Kraus, director of gynecologic dermatology at the University of California, Irvine. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Confer … Continue reading "Incorporating Systemic Agents in Our Toolbox for Vulvar Inflammatory Disorders"
Something they may not tell you when applying to dermatology residency (and I didn’t know until I started) is that, while all specialties have board exams, we have a lot of them! The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) pathway to certification requires derm residents complete a Basic exam during the first year, four Core exams (medical, pediatric, surgical, and dermatopathology) between the se … 
This month’s Patient Buzz Listing includes articles on different oils and juices for thinning hair. Marie Claire highlighted moringa oil, which has been used since ancient times and has made a comeback thanks to TikTok. Dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu says moringa oil has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties, which can help promote scalp and hair health. Women’s Health/MSN promoted rosema … 
A 15-year-old boy presents with a unilateral, irregularly bordered, tan-brown patch on the right chest and shoulder with increased terminal hair growth, consistent with Becker’s nevus as seen in the clinical image. Which of the following extracutaneous findings is most likely to be associated with Becker’s nevus syndrome?
A. Ipsilateral breast hypoplasia
B. Hyperhidrosis
C. Increa … 
Pyoderma gangrenosum and Sweet syndrome are the most common neutrophilic dermatoses that a dermatologist will see in clinic, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who shared criteria for making an accurate pyoderma gangrenosum dia …