Friday Pop Quiz 1/10/2025
A 37-year-old male presents to an outpatient dermatology clinic with a pruritic, vesicular eruptions with overlying erosions located on the sacral region/lateral abdomen and on bilateral elbows (see image). He had a biopsy performed with another physician last year, and he states that he was told to see a gastroenterologist (GI) for f …
A 37-year-old male presents to an outpatient dermatology clinic with a pruritic, vesicular eruptions with overlying erosions located on the sacral region/lateral abdomen and on bilateral elbows (see image). He had a biopsy performed with another physician last year, and he states that he was told to see a gastroenterologist (GI) for f … 
There’s more to aging skin than photodamage, explains Dr. Zoe D. Draelos, president of Dermatology Consulting Services. In an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Draelos explains the latest understanding in the pathogenesis and clinical features of aging skin, including photodamage. Learn how the exposome leads to signs of aging an … 
A trend that’s been growing in popularity in the consumer press is beef tallow skin care. In an article by Fox News, the founder of a tallow-based skincare company touted the high amount of nutrients in the product. She also said customers have claimed beef tallow helps with acne and psoriasis.
However, in a BuzzFeed article, dermatologist Dr. Anil Sharma said beef tallow may do more harm tha … 
A woman in her 2nd trimester of pregnancy presents to clinic with urticarial plaques and papules around her umbilicus, chest and extremities. Tense vesicles are present within a few of the erythematous plaques. This woman's condition is most commonly associated with:
A. Lymphoma
B. First trimester of pregnancy
C. Grave's Disease
D. Inflammatory Bowel Disease
E. Lupus
To find ou … 
As dermatologists, we recognize that melasma is a persistent and often challenging condition that can deeply affect our patients' self-esteem, particularly in those with skin of color, who may face additional diagnostic and therapeutic complexities. Effectively managing this condition requires a nuanced approach, and we are fortunate to have experts like Dr. Seemal Desai, president of the AAD, fou …