Patient Buzz: Psoriasis Patients & Eye Health
psoriasis patientsEveryday Health recently wrote an article about eye health in people with psoriasis. According to the article, about 10 percent of psoriasis patients develop problems with their eyes, including uveitis, blepharitis, conjunctivitis and iritis. For tips on how to best care for and advise psoriasis patients, I reached out to George Han, MD, PhD, director of clinical dermatology and teledermat …
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Infraorbital Occlusion Treated with High-Dose Pulsed Hyaluronidase Protocol
Infraorbital OcclusionFacial fillers are an increasingly popular cosmetic procedure used for facial rejuvenation. Regardless of the experience and skill level of the injector, fillers can inadvertently occlude vessels leading to blockage of cutaneous blood supply, ischemic skin necrosis and rarely cerebrovascular strokes and blindness. Injectors should recognize early signs of occlusion and be prepared with knowledge a …
Infraorbital Occlusion
Dermal Filler Strategies and Adverse Events Specific to Skin of Color
Dermal FillerWhen treating Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V, and VI, it is important to recognize differences in common adverse events that may be experienced. In patients of color, hyperpigmentation is a primary concern. This article will discuss various causes of hyperpigmentation after dermal filler injections in patients of color as well as management strategies. There is increasing racial and ethnic div …
Dermal Filler
Hyperkeratotic Papules – Friday Pop Quiz 12/10/2021
A patient presents with a few of these lesions and some hyperkeratotic papules on his anterior shins. What diagnostic test should the patient undergo? A. Colonoscopy B. Cystoscopy C. Bronchoscopy D. Cortisone stimulation test E. Otoscopy To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner Derm In-Review.  A prod …