Hyperhidrosis Pop Quiz!
Hyperhidrosis pop quizNovember is Hyperhidrosis Awareness Month! Let's test your knowledge with a quick pop quiz! Which of the following negative impacts are reported by those who suffer from hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating)? A: Skin infections1 B: Physical discomfort2 C: Avoidance of public view, handshakes, and other forms of touch (pre-COVID-19, of course)2 D: Greater prevalence of depression and/or …
Hyperhidrosis pop quiz
Patient Buzz Series: Masks & The Skin
Patient Buzz Series November 2020This month’s Patient Buzz includes articles that address skin issues from wearing face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Does exercising in a mask cause “maskne?”  Are face mask brackets helpful or hurtful in preventing skin irritation? Review this list of dermatology news in the consumer press and be prepared for your patient’s questions about face masks and other skincare topics in …
Patient Buzz Series November 2020
It’s Mnemonic Monday! X-linked Dominant (XLD) Syndromes
X-Linked Dominant SyndromesOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember syndromes with an X-linked Dominant (XLD) inheritance pattern with the following mnemonic: The CHICAGO Bulls Dominated Because They Had the MIDAS Touch Conradi-Hünermann Incontinentia pigmenti CHILD Albright’s Goltz Oro-facial digital syndrome Bazex MIDAS (microphthalmia, dermal aplasia, and sclerocornea) Click HERE to print you …
X-Linked Dominant Syndromes
JDD November Issue Highlights: Lasers, Light Sources, and Devices
JDD November 2020 Issue HighlightsThe November issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology focuses on the topics of Lasers, Light Sources, and Devices, featuring an outstanding line-up of original articles. Straight from the JDD Editor’s desk, we share this month’s issue highlights The Guest Editorial by Dr. Macrene Alexiades focuses on the growing body of objective quantifiable data demonstrating time-sensitive improvemen …
JDD November 2020 Issue Highlights
Seborrheic Dermatitis – Friday Pop Quiz 11/6
eborrheic dermatitis An infant is referred by their pediatrician for further evaluation of seborrheic dermatitis refractory to standard therapy. What is the most appropriate intervention? A. Prescribe clobetasol solution B. Obtain bacterial culture C. Obtain fungal culture D. Obtain complete blood count E. Obtain skin biopsy To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.  Br …
eborrheic dermatitis