It’s Mnemonic Monday! NAME Syndrome
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the cutaneous and systemic manifestations of NAME syndrome, a subtype of the Carney Complex, with the following mnemonic:
NAME syndrome
Nevi
Atrial myxomas
Myxoid tumors
Ephelides
Click HERE to print your mnemonic card.
Study More!
Need a refresher on the Carney complex? Check out the following pages of your 2020 Derm In …
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the cutaneous and systemic manifestations of NAME syndrome, a subtype of the Carney Complex, with the following mnemonic:
NAME syndrome
Nevi
Atrial myxomas
Myxoid tumors
Ephelides
Click HERE to print your mnemonic card.
Study More!
Need a refresher on the Carney complex? Check out the following pages of your 2020 Derm In … 
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Be prepared for your patients’ questions, including how to use skincare products, by revie … 
A 60-year-old patient develops a green-black to green-blue discoloration of one of her toenails. You suspect she may have green nail syndrome. Which of the following is not a predisposing factor to the development of green nail syndrome?
A. Excessive use of detergents
B. Excessive use of soaps
C. Nail trauma
D. Melanocytic nevus
E. Frequent and prolonged exposure to water
To fi … 
The December issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology focuses on a variety of topics ranging from plaque psoriasis and infantile hemangioma to suturing wounds under tension and cannabinoid gel on sensitive dry skin. And an incredible line-up of articles to finish 2020 strong! Straight from the JDD Editor’s desk, we share this month’s issue highlights:
Oxytocin Levels Inversely Correla … 
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