H1-Antihistamines Therapeutic Cheat Sheet | Part 1
Antihistamines, particularly second-generation histamine H1-receptor antagonists, are widely used in dermatology due to their antihistaminic activity and favorable safety profile characterized by minimal sedation compared with first-generation agents. They primarily act as peripheral H1-receptor antagonists, reducing histamine-mediated effects such as vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, …
Antihistamines, particularly second-generation histamine H1-receptor antagonists, are widely used in dermatology due to their antihistaminic activity and favorable safety profile characterized by minimal sedation compared with first-generation agents. They primarily act as peripheral H1-receptor antagonists, reducing histamine-mediated effects such as vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, … Continue reading "H1-Antihistamines Therapeutic Cheat Sheet | Part 1"
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this 56-year-old woman with pruritic hair loss for 3 months?
A. Lichen planopilaris
B. Androgenetic alopecia
C. Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia
D. Discoid lupus erythematosus
E. Folliculitis decalvans
F. Alopecia areata
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The application of lasers to treat disease and target cosmetic outcomes is an exciting part of dermatology. Just as important as understanding the principles of a treatment plan is understanding the fundamentals of how to keep you and your patient safe when using lasers. It is paramount that every provider approaches a device with a consistent safety algorithm.
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Dermatologists must become comfortable prescribing JAK inhibitors in patients with skin of color in order to provide high-quality dermatologic care. That’s according to Dr. Brett King, a dermatologist in Fairfield, Conn., who was the first dermatologist to show that JAK inhibitors as a medicine class were effective in treating a spectrum of dermatologic conditions, including alopecia areata and … 
Scalp biopsies are an important tool in diagnosing central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), especially in atypical presentations where making an accurate diagnosis through other means is challenging. Even though a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis could lead to hair-saving treatment, hair loss patients sometimes balk at the recommendation to biopsy. The authors of a brief communication published …