Patient Buzz: Atopic Dermatitis and Mental Health | The Expert Weighs In
Alt Text: A clinical infographic titled "The Skin-Mind Connection" illustrating the relationship between atopic dermatitis and mental health. It features diagrams of the common embryonic origin in the ectoderm, the itch-sleep-stress cycle, and a holistic clinical approach including routine screening with PHQ-9 and GAD-7.Everyday Health recently addressed the "invisible burden of atopic dermatitis" – the impact of the condition on a patient’s mental health. As a psychophysiological disorder, psychological stress can worsen atopic dermatitis (AD) flares, which in turn creates more inflammation in the body that stresses the nervous system. Chronic itch and sleep disturbances compound the distress, contributing …

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Allison Sit
Alt Text: A clinical infographic titled "The Skin-Mind Connection" illustrating the relationship between atopic dermatitis and mental health. It features diagrams of the common embryonic origin in the ectoderm, the itch-sleep-stress cycle, and a holistic clinical approach including routine screening with PHQ-9 and GAD-7.
Treating the Forgotten Conditions in Skin of Color
Dr. Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD, assistant professor at NYU Langone, discussing the treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis in an interview for Next Steps in Derm.Melasma and hair loss are two dermatologic conditions that can affect patients with skin of color that commonly receive media attention. But what about impactful conditions that don’t often make headlines? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Prince Adotama, assistant professor at NYU Langone’s Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology. Watch as Dr. …

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Allison Sit
Dr. Prince Adotama, MD, FAAD, assistant professor at NYU Langone, discussing the treatment of acne keloidalis nuchae and dissecting cellulitis in an interview for Next Steps in Derm.
Treating Hair Loss in Skin of Color: OTC and Procedural Alopecia Solutions
Dermoscopic view of the scalp used in an article about treating hair loss in skin of color, featuring expert insights on OTC and procedural alopecia solutions. Managing hair loss in patients with skin of color requires a nuanced understanding of both medical and supplemental therapies. In a detailed presentation, Maryanne Senna, MD, explored the evidence behind over-the-counter (OTC) and procedural interventions for various alopecias. As patients increasingly seek supplemental and at-home options, clinicians must be equipped to distinguish between scie …

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Jay Nguyen, DO
Dermoscopic view of the scalp used in an article about treating hair loss in skin of color, featuring expert insights on OTC and procedural alopecia solutions.
H1-Antihistamines Therapeutic Cheat Sheet | Part 1
Clinical presentation of chronic spontaneous urticaria on patient skin, showing erythematous wheals and hives, illustrating the primary dermatologic indication for H1-antihistamine therapy.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, …

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Nathaniel Lampley, MD
Clinical presentation of chronic spontaneous urticaria on patient skin, showing erythematous wheals and hives, illustrating the primary dermatologic indication for H1-antihistamine therapy.