DEAR ATTENDING: Nervous Med Student Seeks Strong Letter of Recommendation
letter of recommendationDear Trying-Not-To-Try-Too-Hard, Asking for a letter of recommendation can feel weird. You know you need it, but it’s hard to shake the feeling that you’re asking someone to do you a big favor and hoping they remember you well enough to say something glowing. When I was applying to dermatology (and later, for my “big girl” job), I came up with a system that worked surprisingly well. …
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Advances in Psoriasis Treatment: Emerging Therapies and Future Directions
Psoriasis TreatmentThe psoriasis research pipeline is rich with new medications as well as new ways to use existing therapies, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who outlined three therapeutic areas he’s most excited about in the treatment of p …
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Friday Pop Quiz 6/27/2025
            A patient presents for evaluation of a solitary painful lesion on the shin. She feels well and denies any systemic symptoms. A recent fasting blood glucose was within normal limits. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Pretibial myxedema B. Morphea C. Lipodermatosclerosis D. Necrobiotic xanthogranuloma …
Patient Buzz: Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) in People With Skin of Color | The Expert Weighs In
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB)NBC News was one of the media outlets who covered the Marines’ recent tightening of shaving waivers, which could negatively impact the careers of Marines with pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB). Under a 2022 policy, Marines with treatment-resistant PFB could receive temporary or permanent shaving waivers. Now, Marines with PFB could be separated from the branch if their PFB does not improve within …
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The Path to Dermatopathology: What to Know Before You Apply
Dermatopathology fellowshipApplying to dermatopathology fellowship stirs a mix of emotions—excitement, uncertainty, maybe even a bit of stress. The process can feel extremely overwhelming because the dermatopathology application process is significantly different from the residency application process. There’s no ERAS. No Match. Just a lot of googling, emailing, and figuring it out as you go. In this article, we will …
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