Spotlight on STDs in Skin of Color: Unique Challenges & Targeted Strategies
Sexually Transmitted DiseasesDermatologists play a crucial role in the care of patients with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), as many STDs manifest on the skin. At the 2024 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Theodore Rosen, Professor of Dermatology at Baylor College of Medicine, shared valuable insights on diagnosing and managing STDs in patients with skin of color. This article reviews the prevalence of STDs, their distinctive p …
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
What’s New in Neurotoxins: From Type E to Liquid Toxins
NeurotoxinsNew developments in neurotoxins may lead to additional applications and improved safety, according to Dr. Terrence Keaney, associate clinical professor of dermatology at GW School of Medicine & Health Sciences. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Keaney, who shared how a new botulinum toxin subtype may serve as a “tester toxin” for curious, …
Neurotoxins
JDD Buzz Series | Skin of Color Representation in Pre-Clerkship Dermatology Curriculum
skin of colorMedical school dermatology curriculum is known for its lack of representation of images of skin of color. A letter to the editor published in the July Journal of Drugs in Dermatology shows the effects on diagnostic accuracy, perception, and confidence when one medical school took action to make its pre-clerkship dermatology curriculum more diverse. I interviewed authors Dahyeon (Esther) Kim, a …
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Navigating Pediatric Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Skin of Color
Pediatric Inflammatory Skin ConditionsAt the most recent Skin of Color Update, we had the honor to learn about pediatric inflammatory skin conditions from the renowned Dr. Candrice Heath, triple board-certified dermatologist and Associate Professor at the Howard University Department of Dermatology and Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. …
Pediatric Inflammatory Skin Conditions