Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color
Sexually transmitted diseases are at a crisis state in patients with skin of color. That’s according to Dr. Theodore Rosen, professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of dermatology service at Michael DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Rosen, who shared about three diseases that are at sweep …
Sexually transmitted diseases are at a crisis state in patients with skin of color. That’s according to Dr. Theodore Rosen, professor of dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine and chief of dermatology service at Michael DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Rosen, who shared about three diseases that are at sweep … Continue reading "Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Patients With Skin of Color"
Last September, a co-resident and I had the opportunity to attend the annual congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. With over 17,300 attendees from over 50+ countries and a substantial contingent of “delegates” from Europe, Asia, and Africa, this was a truly diverse experience that showcased the best of dermatology from around the … 
Photosensitive skin conditions can result in cutaneous and systemic symptoms that can have a marked effect on quality of life due to ubiquitous UV exposure. Erythropoietic protoporphyria, for example, can cause severe photodermatitis, excruciating burning and neuropathic pain, nausea, and deep-rooted fear of sunlight that leads to debilitating lifestyle modifications such as remaining indoors. We … 
Triggering factors in this generalized variant of psoriasis include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Pregnancy
B. Rapid tapering of sytemic therapies
C. Hypocalcemia
D. Infections
E. Topical irritants
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Focusing on what makes a patient unique – including how that corresponds with their ethnic identity – is important when creating a filler treatment plan. That’s according to Dr. Corey Hartman, a dermatologist in Birmingham, Ala. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Hartman, who shared three tips for helping patients obtain an enhanced appearance whil …