Friday Pop Quiz #322
The correct answer is E. Topical irritants.  In generalized pustular psoriasis, the infiltration of neutrophils dominates the histologic picture, while erythema and the appearance of sterile pustules dominate the clinical picture. It is an unusual manifestation of psoriasis, and triggering factors include pregnancy, rapid tapering of corticosteroids (or other systemic therapies), hypocal …
Inflammatory Skin Conditions in Children with Skin of Color
Inflammatory Skin ConditionsDermatology clinicians who treat inflammatory skin conditions in patients with skin of color should have a keen eye. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Brandi Kenner-Bell, assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Kenner-Bell shares what to look for when diagnosing inflammatory s …
Inflammatory Skin Conditions
Friday Pop Quiz #320
The correct answer is D. Risankizumab. The correct answer is risankizumab. This patient has plaque psoriasis (Pso) with arthritis: psoriatic arthritis (PsoA). This clinical scenario is commonly encountered in the dermatology and/or rheumatology clinic. The question is asking which medication is effective for both the Pso and PsoA. Risankizumab, and IL-23 inhibitor, is FDA-approved for moderate …
Off-Label Treatments for Papulosquamous Diseases: Insights from Dr. Adam Friedman
Papulosquamous DiseasesAt the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, we had the privilege of hearing from Dr. Adam Friedman, a renowned expert in dermatology and the chair of the department of dermatology at the George Washington, as he shared his expert insights into the evolving landscape of off-label treatments for challenging dermatologic conditions. Dr. Friedman addressed the complexities of managing conditions such as …
Papulosquamous Diseases
Colchicine Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Colchicine, a microtubule polymerization inhibitor, was first described for use in treating joint pain and swelling in ancient Egypt and has since become a mainstay in the medical management of gout. Beyond its indicated uses, it has numerous off-label dermatologic applications, particularly for neutrophilic and autoimmune conditions. As a potent anti-inflammatory, colchicine requires careful lab …
error

Enjoy this blog? Please spread the word :)