So you want to become a KOL?
Many dermatologists wonder how best to become a KOL (Key Opinion Leader) or Thought Leader. While there is no right or wrong way to accomplish this, following are some thoughts on ways to go about it.
Ways to Enhance Your Reputation and Become a KOL
It is important to have an opinion. This may seem obvious, but many individuals who want to be well thought of avoid expressing any opinion that …
Many dermatologists wonder how best to become a KOL (Key Opinion Leader) or Thought Leader. While there is no right or wrong way to accomplish this, following are some thoughts on ways to go about it.
Ways to Enhance Your Reputation and Become a KOL
It is important to have an opinion. This may seem obvious, but many individuals who want to be well thought of avoid expressing any opinion that … 
Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask key opinion leader Dr. Hilary Baldwin questions on managing acne including acne fulminans, spironolactone, isotretinoin dosing, and acne scarring . See all of her insightful answers below.
ON ACNE FULMINANS
What do you for acne fulminans acutely?
First, let’s make sure were talking about the same thing. Acne fulminans is sudden onset severe … 
In the newest installment of our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series, we turn to the treatment of acne. Mutli-mechanistic approaches result in improved outcomes for patients, especially when it comes to the multifactorial causes of acne. Adapalene 0.3%-benzoyl peroxide 2.5% gel (also known as Epiduo Forte) provides a useful tool for delivering two mainstays of acne therapy in one topical agent.
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JDD Podcast Recap and Author Interview
Podcast host Dr. Adam Friedman sat down with Dr. David Rosmarin, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Residency Program Director at Tufts University School of Medicine, to dive into what he learned from performing a retrospective chart review and how his work and his experience guides his clinical decision making when managing psoriasis. Here are the high … 
What is the best description of the histopathology expected for the border of the lesion seen here?
A. Regular elongated rete ridges with superficial small vessels
B. Epidermal spongiosis with atypical lymphocytes spreading into the epidermis
C. Perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate with prominent eosinophils
D. Hyperplasia of the superficial epidermis
E. Parakeratosis in a column …