What the Skin Reveals: A Dermatology & Dermatopathology Approach to Systemic Disease
At 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 …
At 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 … 
Hair transplantation is becoming a more popular means of addressing hair loss. Social media is fueling the trend with an increase in women, men, and young adults seeking hair transplantation. Among people with afro-textured hair, rising alopecia rates are driving more interest in surgical restoration, though the approach is not without concern. Afro-textured hair tends to grow more slowly compared … 
Clinical case reports are a foundational component of research output for those involved in academic dermatology, be it medical students hoping to match into residency, residents applying to fellowship, trainees looking for their first job, and even junior faculty in tenure-track position. Although they are considered to be bottom tier when it comes to the "levels of evidence" (just above expert o … 
A 75-year-old man presents with tense bullae as pictured. DIF reveals linear IgG and C3 at the dermal-epidermal junction. On salt-split skin, immunoreactants are localized to the roof of the specimen. What is the target antigen?
A. Type VII Collagen
B. Type XVII collagen (BP180)
C. Laminin 332
D. Desmoglein 1
E. Integrin α6β4
To find out the correct answer and read the expl … 
The intermittent nature of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) can lead to diagnostic and treatment delays, especially in patients with skin of color whose skin changes may not be as recognizable. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Mona Shahriari, associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale University School of Medicine, about the disease that sh …