Managing Derm Exam Anxiety
Something they may not tell you when applying to dermatology residency (and I didn’t know until I started) is that, while all specialties have board exams, we have a lot of them! The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) pathway to certification requires derm residents complete a Basic exam during the first year, four Core exams (medical, pediatric, surgical, and dermatopathology) between the se …
Something they may not tell you when applying to dermatology residency (and I didn’t know until I started) is that, while all specialties have board exams, we have a lot of them! The American Board of Dermatology (ABD) pathway to certification requires derm residents complete a Basic exam during the first year, four Core exams (medical, pediatric, surgical, and dermatopathology) between the se … 
This month’s Patient Buzz Listing includes articles on different oils and juices for thinning hair. Marie Claire highlighted moringa oil, which has been used since ancient times and has made a comeback thanks to TikTok. Dermatologist Dr. Jenny Liu says moringa oil has anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties, which can help promote scalp and hair health. Women’s Health/MSN promoted rosema … 
A 15-year-old boy presents with a unilateral, irregularly bordered, tan-brown patch on the right chest and shoulder with increased terminal hair growth, consistent with Becker’s nevus as seen in the clinical image. Which of the following extracutaneous findings is most likely to be associated with Becker’s nevus syndrome?
A. Ipsilateral breast hypoplasia
B. Hyperhidrosis
C. Increa … 
Pyoderma gangrenosum and Sweet syndrome are the most common neutrophilic dermatoses that a dermatologist will see in clinic, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who shared criteria for making an accurate pyoderma gangrenosum dia … 
Dermatology residency is an intense and rewarding period focused on clinical excellence, but it is also a key window for advocacy and leadership development. For many residents, advocacy may feel like something reserved for when they are an attending and/or established within their careers. In reality, residents are uniquely positioned to shape the future of dermatology through meaningful engageme …