Alopecia areata is a CD8+ T-lymphocyte driven autoimmune disorder leading to reversible hair loss. While most commonly presenting as isolated well-demarcated non-cicatricial alopecic patches on the scalp, subtypes of alopecia areata include alopecia totalis with loss of all scalp hair and alopecia universalis with complete loss of all body hair. Although primarily an idiopathic condition, several … Continue reading "Rituximab-Induced Alopecia Universalis in a Patient With Bullous Pemphigoid"
The May issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on skin cancer and includes the perfect blend of original articles and case reports. Topics include actinic keratosis versus squamous cell carcinoma, the utility of gene expression profiling in skin cancer, the prevalence of sunscreen use, and many more. Check out this month’s issue highlights straight from the JDD Editor’s … Continue reading "JDD May 2023 Issue Highlights | Special Focus: Skin Cancer"
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Amit Garg, professor and founding chairman of the department of dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr. Garg explains why it’s an exciting time in hidradenitis suppurativa, and how clinicians are using existing therapies in innovative ways. Watch as he explains the imp … Continue reading "Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Medical and Procedural Treatment"
The April issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) includes the perfect blend of original articles, features, and case reports, with topics ranging from hormonal therapy in hidradenitis suppurativa, private equity in dermatology, vitiligo and its associated comorbidities, novel topical products for facial dyschromia, and many more. Check out this month’s issue highlights straight … 