Hair Apparent: A Multi-Part Series on Hair Disorders Part I – A Clinical Approach to Hair Loss in Pediatric Patients
Physicians from throughout the Washington DC area recently convened at the Georgetown University MedStar Washington Hospital Center Hair Disorders Symposium, where distinguished experts in the field of hair disorders discussed the evaluation, work-up, and treatment of a wide variety of alopecias and scalp disorders. A treasure trove of clinical pearls was shared along the way, and the attendees le …
Physicians from throughout the Washington DC area recently convened at the Georgetown University MedStar Washington Hospital Center Hair Disorders Symposium, where distinguished experts in the field of hair disorders discussed the evaluation, work-up, and treatment of a wide variety of alopecias and scalp disorders. A treasure trove of clinical pearls was shared along the way, and the attendees le … 
Our Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask Dr. Terrence Keaney questions on building a career in cosmetics, establishing a private practice, and the approach to the male aesthetic patient. See all his insightful answers below.
How do you think men’s skincare needs are different than women? What is most common skincare concern that you see in your male patients? What do you think is the … 
You are called to evaluate a patient with a new onset vesicular eruption that developed 7 days after starting intravenous vancomycin.
At what level of the dermoepidermal junction is the target antigen found?
A). Lamina lucida
B.) Lamina densa
C.) Sublamina densa
D.) Basal keratinocyte
E.) Lamina reticularis
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A Recap of the JDD October Podcast
Seborrheic keratoses (SKs), though harmless, are one of the most common patient concerns. Their aesthetic impact makes them one of the most common dermatologic complaints, however treatment options are limited. In this special of the JDD podcast series, Dr. Adam Friedman discusses his group’s article “Managing Seborrheic Keratosis: Evolving Strategies an … 
In Part II of our primer, we’ll focus on technique and aftercare. In case you missed it, view Part I of the series where we covered the basics of chemical peels.
Anesthesia
Choice of anesthetic will likely depend on the depth of the peel and patient preference. Superficial peels will likely cause only minor burning and stinging and usually require no anesthetic. Topical anesthetics can …