Patient Buzz Series: Anti-Sunscreen Movement
sunscreenAnother summer means another season for dermatologists in battling sunscreen misinformation, which is a tougher job nowadays thanks to social media. The anti-sunscreen movement, as chronicled by CBS News, is especially influencing young people. Dermatologists are responding by trying to set the record straight on the safety of sunscreen ingredients and the benefits of wearing sunscreen. Dermatolog …
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The Derm/Rheum Clinic: Treatment Strategies for Patients with Cutaneous Autoimmune Disease
cutaneous autoimmune diseaseEffective treatment strategies are available for cutaneous autoimmune disease, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who explains how the severity of the disease impacts the most appropriate treatment option. …
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Clinical Trials and How to Run a Clinical Research Unit 
clinical trialsParticipating in dermatology research can be a fulfilling part of a dermatologist’s career. So how can a dermatologist start participating in clinical trials? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Leon Kircik, clinical professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Kircik shares the three pillars of a cl …
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Friday Pop Quiz #280
The correct answer is D. Acitretin. The image displays palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) which represents chronic sterile pustules over the palms and soles. Many patients who develop PPP have no pre-existing psoriasis. TNF-a inhibitors have been implicated in the development of palmoplantar pustulosis. Acitretin, among other treatments, is a first line option. This image could also represent Ge …
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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