Diagnosing & Treating Psoriasis in Patients with Skin of Color | Pearls from the Experts
psoriasisDuring the 2023 Skin of Color Update in New York City, esteemed experts, Dr. Andrew Alexis, Professor of Clinical Dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical College, and Dr. George Han, Associate Professor in the Department of Dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, shared their expertise in diagnosing and managing psoriasis in individuals with skin of color …
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The Why Behind Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium
Pigmentary DisordersNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium interviewed Dr. Pearl E. Grimes, symposium chair and clinical professor of dermatology at the University of California, Los Angeles. Hear the “why” behind the Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium from its founding chair. Learn what Dr. Grimes believes is a common myth about pigmentary disorders. Plus hear what m …
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Patient Buzz Series: Armpit Detox
armpit detoxYour patients may start asking you if their armpits need some TLC. The latest viral trend as noted by FIRST for Women is an armpit detox. The goal is to address odor, texture and discoloration issues in an area of the body that’s usually covered by products -- antiperspirants or deodorants. Dermatologist Dr. Hadley King says the detox may be helpful when transitioning to a different antiperspira …
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Skin Lesions -Friday Pop Quiz 5/3/2024
Which of the following cells is most responsible for producing the pictured skin lesions? A. Macrophages B. Lymphocytes C. Mast cells D. Neutrophils E. Eosinophils To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Adam Smith’s famous book, The Wealth of Nations, published in Great Britain in 1776, distinguished between the outputs of what he termed "produc …
Calling All Derms! Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Is For You!
chronic spontaneous urticariaAt the 2024 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, we were lucky to learn about the management of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) from the renowned researcher and clinician, Dr. Adam J. Friedman, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. CSU can be a frustrating, exhausting condition for patients to endure, wi …
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