Patient Buzz Series: Gen Z and Sun Protection Myths
sun protectionYou may want to make an extra effort to encourage your young adult patients to protect their skin from the sun. Recent surveys, as noted in The New York Times, showed that adults born after 1997 – those considered in Gen Z – were more likely to believe sun safety myths, including that daily sunscreen usage is more harmful than sun exposure. Experts say that misinformation in this age group …
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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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Friday Pop Quiz #268
The correct answer is D. Halobetasol 0.05% ointment twice daily to affected areas. The patient has psoriasis with 8% body surface area with no treatment trial previously. The most reasonable next step is to begin a potent topical steroid on the areas with psoriasis on the legs twice daily. Occlusion of the steroid at night can be considered if the patient is not responsive to topical steroi …
Spesolimab Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
SpesolimabGeneralized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a rare, autoinflammatory condition, with acute, severe flares of diffuse sterile pustules and systemic symptoms that can be life-threatening. Historically, cyclosporine, methotrexate, retinoids, and biologics modulating the interleukin-17 (IL-17), IL-23, and tumor necrosis factor α pathways have been used off-label for management.1 Aberrant IL-36 signaling …
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