Skin Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 6/7/2023
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A 35-year-old woman presents to the office for 6 months of lesions as shown on her knees and elbows. Treatment is initiated, and three weeks later, the patient presents to the emergency department with fatigue, headache, and shortness of breath. Which of the following is the next best step in the management of this patient? A. Initiate methylene blue therapy B. Obtain chest x-ray C. P …

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Racial Disparities in Itch
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Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Shawn Kwatra, associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Kwatra shares what dermatology clinicians need to know about racial disparities in itch. Find out how disease prevalence and presentation play a role in these disparities. Watch as Dr. Kw …

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JDD June 2023 Issue Highlights
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The June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) features original articles with topics ranging from pediatric acne, rosacea, androgenetic alopecia, precision medicine, infantile hemangiomas, and many more.  Check out this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s desk: The Many Faces of Pediatric Acne: A Practical Algorithm for Treatment, Maintenance Therapy, and …

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Patient Buzz Series: Anti-Wrinkle Straws
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Beverage tumblers with straws are popular on TikTok, and now some social media influencers are claiming using straws will cause wrinkles. These influencers are promoting bendy “anti-wrinkle” straws to people who are especially concerned about fine lines and wrinkles in the perioral area. While dermatologists point out that repeated use of straws will cause wrinkles over time, they also remind …

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Sarcoidal Granulomas – Friday Pop Quiz 6/2/2023
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Which of the following is the most likely cause of the lesion shown, which has sarcoidal granulomas on histopathology and colorless, birifrigent crystals on polarized light? A. Aluminum B. Gout C. Sarcoidosis D. Silica E. Zirconium To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner  …

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