Surgical Courses: Opportunities to Improve Your Skills
surgical coursesSurgical exposure varies tremendously between residency programs. For those interested in a career in Mohs surgery, additional training in more complex techniques can be helpful before you start (or even during) your fellowship. Even for residents interested in general or pediatric dermatology, having expert guidance on surgical fundamentals can help ensure you are comfortable after you finish tra …

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Edward W. Seger, MD, FAAD
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Colchicine Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Colchicine, a microtubule polymerization inhibitor, was first described for use in treating joint pain and swelling in ancient Egypt and has since become a mainstay in the medical management of gout. Beyond its indicated uses, it has numerous off-label dermatologic applications, particularly for neutrophilic and autoimmune conditions. As a potent anti-inflammatory, colchicine requires careful lab …

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Nathaniel Lampley, MD
JDD Buzz Series | Social Media’s Impact on Hair Loss Information
hair lossSocial media is a major source of medical information, including information about hair loss. How reliable is the hair loss material presented on social media, and how does this information impact patients? Those are some of the questions posed by researchers in a study published in the March Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. I interviewed author Raymond Ezzat, third-year medical student at Geor …

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Allison Sit
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