Skin Reaction – Friday Pop Quiz 11/22
allergic contact dermatitis You are consulted on this patient who has just undergone an orthopedic spinal procedure. What is true of this patient? A. She should avoid bananas. B. She is allergic to betadine. C. She is most likely having an allergic response to an antibiotic. D. She has miliaria crystallina. E. This is not related to her procedure. To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, c …
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Patient Buzz: The Rise of the ‘Botox Bar’
botox barGlamour recently posted an article on the rise of the "Botox Bar.” These aesthetics bars offer injectables in a consumer-friendly manner reminiscent of upscale nail salons and blowout bars. How should dermatologists respond? For an expert opinion, I consulted Heidi A. Waldorf, MD, associate clinical professor of dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. Dr. Waldorf is …
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Pop Quiz #45
The correct answer is A. She should avoid bananas. This patient had an allergic contact dermatitis to latex products used during the procedure. Latex cross-reacts with bananas, avocados, kiwis and chestnuts. The linear and geometric distribution is a clue to the diagnosis. In a subgroup of latex-sensitive patients, hypersensitivity reactions to bananas, avocados, chestnuts, kiwis and o …
Sleep Like a Baby: Integrative Tips for Sleep in Atopic Dermatitis
Dr. Vivian ShiSleep is essential for our overall well-being and one of the pillars of atopic dermatitis management.  Unfortunately, we don’t learn or talk about this much in dermatology.  Don’t fret- Dr. Vivian Shi shares her integrative strategies for optimizing sleep in atopic dermatitis! Can you imagine what your life would be like if you weren't able to sleep well for more than 5 nights a week?  T …
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Psoriasis in Skin of Color: Pearls from the Expert
Psoriasis in Skin of ColorAs a first-year dermatology resident, I really enjoyed Dr. Andrew Alexis’ lecture on Psoriasis: Distinct Clinical Features and Treatment Options for Psoriasis Patients of Color at the Skin of Color Update. His lecture largely focused on the fundamentals of dermatology. He emphasized the importance of looking at color and distribution of the clinical presentation and recognizing common mimickers …
Psoriasis in Skin of Color
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