Dermatology KOLs on Becoming a Go-To Media Expert
Media Expert in DermatologyDermatology KOLs Adam Friedman, MD and Joel L. Cohen, MD, and Heather Onorati, former dermatology magazine editor and managing editor for Pathogens and Immunity journal, share their expert advice on becoming a go-to media expert in the dermatology When Adam Friedman, MD, began his dermatology career, he made the most of every media opportunity that came his way. He sent reporters scientific pap …
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Hand Foot Skin Reaction Associated With Palbociclib
PalbociclibINTRODUCTION Palbociclib is one of three new small-molecule inhibitors of cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) approved for use in the treatment of hormone receptor positive (HR+) and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 negative (Her2-) advanced or metastatic breast cancer. CDK4/6 inhibitors have a good overall safety profile but reported side effects include cytopenias, diarrhea, QTc pr …
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Pregabalin for Chronic Pruritus | Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Chronic pruritus affects 8-16% of the general population and has a profound impact on patient quality of life.1-3Although the symptom of pruritus may originate from a number of underlying etiologies, including metabolic derangements and infectious causes, along with neoplastic, inflammatory, or psychiatric conditions, other cases may be idiopathic in nature.4 Given the diversity of underlying cont …
Infantile Rash – Friday Pop Quiz 6/18
The dermatologist on call is requested to visit the NICU to evaluate an infant born 12 hours earlier with a disseminated rash. Two punch biopsies are performed and a c-KIT positive infiltrate is noted in the dermis of each sample. What is the most likely diagnosis? A. T cell lymphoma B. Mastocytosis C. Syphilis, congenital D. B cell lymphoma E. Neuroblastoma To find out the co …