Angioedema – Friday Pop Quiz 3/18/2021
Angioedema A 42-year-old patient develops an abrupt and short-lived swelling of her tongue, mouth, and mucous membranes. There are no other parts of the body affected. The swelling is most pronounced around the eyes and lips. The internal lining of the upper respiratory tract is involved and the patient is immediately intubated. You suspect a diagnosis of angioedema. Which of the following medications th …
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Terbinafine Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
terbinafineDermatophyte infections are estimated to affect about 25% of the world’s population, representing some of the most common infections in the world. Conditions such as onychomycosis and tinea capitis may significantly impact quality of life by way of their symptoms or appearance, making adequate treatment important. Oral and topical formulations of terbinafine are commonly used on- and off-label f …
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It’s Mnemonic Monday! Angiokeratomas
AngiokeratomaOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember types of angiokeratomas with the following mnemonic: Fabry Circled the Ford Around My Pappy Fabry (angiokeratoma corporis diffusum) Circumscriptum Fordyce Mibelli Papular Click HERE to print your mnemonic card.   Study More! Need a refresher on angiokeratomas? Check out the following pages of your 2020 Derm In-Review Study …
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The Decision Every Graduating Resident Faces
fellowshipsIt’s a decision every graduating resident faces: enter the workforce or apply for a fellowship. After more than a decade of higher education, postponing the rewards of a career for another year of training may not seem worthwhile for some. Yet others see a fellowship year as education that will pay dividends throughout their career. “I viewed a fellowship year as an investment in myself,” …
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