Wound Care Series – Part 2 Wound Assessment: How to Ask the Right Questions
Wound-Care-Series questions PART 2 Wound Assessment: How to Ask the Right Questions As I alluded to in my earlier post “Why Aren’t Dermatologists More Involved in Wound Care”, many dermatologists shy away from treating wounds, with some citing lack of confidence in their ability to offer appropriate care to patients. However, the treatment of wounds can be simplified by a stepwise approach.  The first st …
Wound-Care-Series questions
It’s Pop Quiz Friday 7/27! Can you get it right?
NS_FridayPopQuiz_Onychomycosis-Penicillium A patient presents with nail findings seen here. Biopsy demonstrates fungus. The patient recently saw an add for a medication, Jublia (Efinaconazole). What is the medication of action? A.  Antifungal via inhibiting fungal lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase B.  Inhibits squalene epoxidase C.  Inhibits DNA gyrase D.  Inhibits epithelial sodium channels E.  Binds ergosterol and forms por …
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Updates on the Prevention and Management of Keloid Scars
Dr. Bridget KaufmanThis article features a recap of Dr. Hilary Baldwin’s talk on the etiology, risk factors, and treatment of keloids at the 2018 Skin of Color Seminar Series, now known as the Skin of Color Update. Dr. Bridget Kaufman, onsite correspondent for the meeting, shares highlights directly from the talk. Dr. Baldwin focused on earlobe keloid scars in particular, which may present with several different m …
Dr. Bridget Kaufman
Ask a Mentor: On finding a niche in the field, developing a career in academics and better serving patients of color
As a mentor Dr. Amy McMichaelWe are excited to announce another installment of our new recurring series: Ask a Mentor. In this monthly segment, we will identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise. If you have questions on finding a niche in the field, developing a career in academics and/or better serving patients of color …
As a mentor Dr. Amy McMichael
Old Enough: How to Gain Patients’ Trust as a Young (or Young-Looking) Physician
young doctor, patient trust, clinical skills“Hey, Doogie Howser!” “So you want to be a dermatologist? Are you in High School?” “Must be Bring Your Kid to Work day.” These are just a few of the many comments that I have received about my youthful appearance since starting my Dermatology residency.  Being a young doctor in my 20’s, many of my interactions with patients start like this: they expect some seasoned, authoritativ …
young doctor, patient trust, clinical skills