Patient Buzz Series: From Eyelash Curlers for Lip Plumping to CBD for Psoriasis
The latest headlines about skin, hair and nails may lead to questions you’ll soon hear from your patients. Be prepared by perusing this list of dermatology
news in the consumer press.
Recent topics addressed include eyelash curlers for removing blackheads and plumping lips, when to toss old makeup and whether it’s OK to swim after getting a new tattoo.
ABC News: Tips to avoid breakout …
The latest headlines about skin, hair and nails may lead to questions you’ll soon hear from your patients. Be prepared by perusing this list of dermatology
news in the consumer press.
Recent topics addressed include eyelash curlers for removing blackheads and plumping lips, when to toss old makeup and whether it’s OK to swim after getting a new tattoo.
ABC News: Tips to avoid breakout … Continue reading "Patient Buzz Series: From Eyelash Curlers for Lip Plumping to CBD for Psoriasis"
A 67-year-old African American male recently diagnosed with metastatic renal cell carcinoma presents to clinic for evaluation of pruritic and burning skin findings (see clinical images below) that developed two weeks after he started treatment with bevacizumab and erlotinib. Which of the following medications would not cause this eruption?
A. Cetuximab
B. Erlotinib
C. Panitumumab
D … 
Podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman sat down with Dr. Vivian Shi, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at University of Arizona, to discuss skin cancer epidemiology and sun protection behavior among Native Americans. Dr. Vivian Shi’s most recent study published in the June 2019 edition of JDD highlights clear shortcomings in this group. Below are are the podcast highlights.
Key Takeaways
This … 
As dermatologists, we are well-versed in the sequelae of HIV infection. Thankfully, HIV is now manageable for most patients due to the availability of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an HIV prevention strategy in which some of the same medications used in HAART regimens are taken by patients who are at risk for HIV infection in order to prevent … 
One thing we know for sure, there’s 24 hours in a day. How you spend that time can make the difference between feeling overwhelmed and drained vs feeling accomplished and fulfilled. It’s all in how you organize and manage your time. The top 5 time suckers are:
Inefficiency
Organization is the key to maximal efficiency. It’s very important to have a system for everything. I have files for p …