Patient Buzz: Eyelid Ptosis from Botulinum Toxin Injections
Several media outlets have covered the case of a popular blogger who recently experienced eyelid ptosis from botulinum toxin injections. How can dermatologists avoid adverse effects when injecting botulinum toxin?
For an expert opinion I contacted Dallas dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, FAAD.
What does the scientific literature say about the frequency of eyelid ptosis as an adv …
Several media outlets have covered the case of a popular blogger who recently experienced eyelid ptosis from botulinum toxin injections. How can dermatologists avoid adverse effects when injecting botulinum toxin?
For an expert opinion I contacted Dallas dermatologist Elizabeth Bahar Houshmand, MD, FAAD.
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On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the mutation and clinical manifestations of REED syndrome, also known as familial leiomyomatosis.
Mnemonic:
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Read (aka REED) syndrome
Leiomyomatosis (uterine and cutaneous)
RCC (type II papillary renal cell carcinoma)
Fumarate hydratase (autosomal dominant mutation)
This mnem … 
The April issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology features the perfect mix of medical, aesthetic, and surgical dermatology articles on topics ranging from COVID-19 Vaccines and Soft Tissue Filler Reactions to Biologic Therapy for Psoriasis. Straight from the JDD Editor’s desk, we share this month’s issue highlights:
A survey was designed to capture the incidence of adverse events in G … 
The following patient recently underwent submental injections of deoxycholic acid (Kybella). One day later, she noticed an inability of her right lip depressors to pull her lip downward and laterally, particularly when smiling. What is the next best step?
A. Watchful waiting
B. Inject the opposite side to achieve symmetry
C. Obtain an MRI
D. Inject intralesional corticosteroids
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Sang Kim, MD, was two weeks into his dermatology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center when his wife was diagnosed with a serious pregnancy complication. “At that time, I felt my world was crashing down, and I immediately thought of the worst-case scenario; that I could lose my unborn son and wife.”
Thankfully, Dr. Kim’s son was born healthy, and his wife recovered. Dr …