Friday Pop Quiz 12/12/2025
A 40-year-old patient presents with a rash on his hands, as shown. It has developed in the past 6 months and is gradually becoming more severe. He describes intense pruritus. The patient is a construction worker, working primarily with concrete. He was prescribed clobetasol ointment, which provides some relief but does not clear the rash. He notes that he recently took a week-long vacation at …
Patient Buzz: Oils and Juices for Hair Loss | The Expert Weighs In
image of woman applying oil to scalp for hair lossWomen's Health/AOL and Marie Claire have recently written articles on oils and juices to treat hair loss. Moringa oil is lauded for its ability to nourish the scalp and protect against hair breakage. Rosemary oil is noted for its ability to increase blood flow to the scalp, while fans of onion juice say it improves scalp health. Is there any value to adding these oils and juices to a hair loss …
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The Dermatology Job Search Timeline: Reflections From a Resident Still in the Interview Process
dermatology job search timelifeMy dermatology training has prepared me well clinically, surgically, and academically. Yet, as I started thinking about what comes next, I felt confused and anxious. There wasn’t a decision tree  or a Bolognia chart to help me through the uncertainty of how to actually find my first job; instead, this transition from residency to attendinghood felt like a complete unknown. Many people from my p …
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Postinflammatory Hyper- and Hypopigmentation: Differential Diagnosis and Practical Treatment Approaches
Postinflammatory Hyper- and HypopigmentationPost-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation can be tricky to treat. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Pooja Sodha, associate professor of dermatology at GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Watch as Dr. Sodha outlines her strategies for treating post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and hypopigmentation. Learn why it� …
Postinflammatory Hyper- and Hypopigmentation