Hypochlorous Acid for a Persistent Filler Nodule: A Case Report
Filler noduleHyaluronic acid (HA) fillers are widely used in aesthetic medicine for facial rejuvenation, volumization, and wrinkle treatment. Noninflammatory nodules after HA filler injection are a relatively common phenomenon and a result of poor technique or a large volume bolus in one area.¹ Unlike these nodules, delayed-onset nodules (DON) occur in 0.5% of injections and can be inflammatory, granulomatou …
Filler nodule
From the SOCU Poster Hall | Alopecia Care for Head-Covering Women
alopecia in head-covering womenHair loss can carry significant psychosocial consequences, especially when hair is significant to a person’s spirituality and community. Among head-covering women, alopecia may lead to substantial emotional distress. Many also delay or avoid dermatologic evaluation because clinical encounters can feel exposing or disrespectful. As a result, head-covering women with hair loss are frequently under …
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Friday Pop Quiz 12/12/2025
A 40-year-old patient presents with a rash on his hands, as shown. It has developed in the past 6 months and is gradually becoming more severe. He describes intense pruritus. The patient is a construction worker, working primarily with concrete. He was prescribed clobetasol ointment, which provides some relief but does not clear the rash. He notes that he recently took a week-long vacation at …
Patient Buzz: Oils and Juices for Hair Loss | The Expert Weighs In
image of woman applying oil to scalp for hair lossWomen's Health/AOL and Marie Claire have recently written articles on oils and juices to treat hair loss. Moringa oil is lauded for its ability to nourish the scalp and protect against hair breakage. Rosemary oil is noted for its ability to increase blood flow to the scalp, while fans of onion juice say it improves scalp health. Is there any value to adding these oils and juices to a hair loss …
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The Dermatology Job Search Timeline: Reflections From a Resident Still in the Interview Process
dermatology job search timelifeMy dermatology training has prepared me well clinically, surgically, and academically. Yet, as I started thinking about what comes next, I felt confused and anxious. There wasn’t a decision tree  or a Bolognia chart to help me through the uncertainty of how to actually find my first job; instead, this transition from residency to attendinghood felt like a complete unknown. Many people from my p …
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