Improving Surgical Scars with Lasers and Injectables
surgical scarsKnowing when and how to treat surgical scars is key in positive outcomes after dermatologic surgery. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. C. William Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon in Indianapolis. Watch as Dr. Hanke outlines how good surgical technique can help prevent scars. Learn the different options in the surgical scar tool kit. Find out whic …
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Pincer Nail Deformity in an African American Patient Corrected by Fractionated Carbon Dioxide Laser
Pincer Nail DeformityIntroduction Pincer nail deformity is a painful nail condition characterized by excessive transverse curvature of the nail plate that pinches the surrounding tissue.1 This condition primarily involves the toenail of the hallux and is more frequently observed in older individuals.1 Management of a pincer nail typically involves nail braces or surgical removal.1 These managements usually fall sh …
Pincer Nail Deformity
Patient Buzz: Skin Care After GLP-1 Weight Loss | The Expert Weighs In
GLP-1 weight lossNew Beauty and The New York Times recently posted articles on skin care after weight loss from GLP-1 agonists. Patients who have experienced significant weight loss are seeking skincare products and treatments to address their loose skin. Dermatologists are reporting an increase in patients with these concerns, and influencers on TikTok and Instagram are pushing a variety of products geared toward …
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Friday Pop Quiz 10/10/2025
A 7-year-old boy presents with recurrent crops of pink papules on the trunk, buttocks, and proximal extremities, as shown in the clinical image. The lesions ulcerate and heal with varioliform scarring. Which of the following histologic findings would not be expected in this condition? A. Lichenoid infiltrate B. Extravasation of red blood cells C. Dyskeratosis D. Parakeratosis E. …