Tips and Tricks for Diagnosing & Managing Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
atopic dermatitisAtopic dermatitis is a heterogeneous, chronic inflammatory disease that affects upwards of 10% of children and 7% of adults in the United States. Despite being an incredibly common skin concern among patients, AD continues to pose diagnostic and treatment challenges to dermatologists. What are some common misconceptions about AD? AD always starts in childhood. FALSE. 25% of adults w …
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Intralesional Bleomycin Combined With Cryotherapy in the Treatment of Recalcitrant Verruca Vulgaris
BleomycinVerruca vulgaris is a common cutaneous manifestation of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection that presents as hyperkeratotic, cauliflower-like papules with central black petechiae. These lesions may be resistant to conventional therapies, posing a therapeutic challenge and prolong significant morbidity for the patient. This case report demonstrates an immediate and robust response of recalcitrant …
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Skin Tumor – Friday Pop Quiz 4/15/2022
A 65-year-old male patient with a history of chronic sun exposure presents with the lesion pictured that has developed over the past year. The histopathological findings are notable for enlarged keratinocytes infiltrating into the dermis. What type of mutation is most commonly seen in the pathogenesis of this tumor? A. Transition B. Transversion C. Termination D. Pyrimidine dimer …
What’s New in Rosacea in 2022
rosaceaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Neal Bhatia (board-certified Dermatologist who serves as Director of Clinical Dermatology at Therapeutics Clinical Research ) about exciting new developments in rosacea medications. Watch as he offers his most important advice for treating patients with this chronic skin condition. � …
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