Tips for Attending Your First AAD Meeting
With the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting (often referred to as just "AAD") in Denver at the end of March, excitement is in the air! Without a doubt the Super Bowl of dermatology conferences, AAD can be an accelerating and even career-shaping experience, but the first time it can be equally overwhelming. Whether you are a medical student exploring dermatology or a first-year resident …
With the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting (often referred to as just "AAD") in Denver at the end of March, excitement is in the air! Without a doubt the Super Bowl of dermatology conferences, AAD can be an accelerating and even career-shaping experience, but the first time it can be equally overwhelming. Whether you are a medical student exploring dermatology or a first-year resident … Continue reading "Tips for Attending Your First AAD Meeting"







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A 55-year-old female presents with concerns about plaques on both of her eyelids. Which of the following statements is true regarding this patient's skin condition?
A. These are the least common type of xanthoma
B. Most commonly associated with hyperglycemia
C. Lesions arise asymmetrically
D. Lesions start off as many bumps that grow rapidly
E. Lesions are soft, velvety, yellowi …
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