Urticaria Pigmentosa Without Pruritus | Case Report
urticaria pigmentosa Mastocytosis is a group of disorders characterized by the pathologic accumulation of mast cells in various tissues. One example of mastocytosis is urticaria pigmentosa, which presents with mastocytomas that can cause hives and, when irritated, pruritus. To the authors' knowledge, they are describing the first case of urticaria pigmentosa without pruritus. The patient had a positive Darier' …
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Alopecias: Diagnostic Clues and Nuances in Clinical Presentation
alopeciasHair loss is a broad category that can be difficult for dermatology clinicians to manage. Having a scripted or algorithmic approach to alopecia consults can decrease clinician anxiety, says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared his approach for evaluating alopecia …
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JDD Buzz Series | Sunscreen Practices & Preferences in Skin of Color Patients
sunscreen usageSunscreen use varies among different racial groups despite its scientifically proven benefits. A cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study in the June issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology aims to understand the needs and challenges people with skin of color face when choosing and using sunscreen. I interviewed author Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS, associate professor of dermatology and director …
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Friday Pop Quiz 6/21/2024
Which of the following medications would be used to treat the following condition? A. MEK inhibitor B. mTOR inhibitor C. BRAF inhibitor D. VEGF inhibitor E. PD-1 inhibitor To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. …
Publications that Will Change the Way You Inject and Consent
Robyn Siperstein MDRecent studies on the risks of vascular occlusions and the safety of cannulas versus needles have impacted the way Dr. Robyn Siperstein educates and consents her patients. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla. Hear why Dr. Siperstein says a paper by Dr. Murad …
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