Journal Review Series: July-September 2018
Journal Review SeriesDerm In-Review Advisory Council Member, Dr. Ramya Kollipara, searched the journals so that you don’t have to! She reports on important take-aways from different dermatology journals for the months of July, August, and September of 2018. It is key to keep in mind that “important” is subjective and what is contained in this review is one person’s view of what should be remembered from the …
Journal Review Series
Friday Pop Quiz #25
Answer: D: Oral therapy for this disease targets smoothened. This image shows a classic rodent ulcer of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). The overall risk of metastasis in all BCCs is quite low, 0.028-0.55%. However, large, ulcerated BCCs have a higher risk of metastasis. The risk of metastasis is 1.9% for BCCs greater than 3.0 cm and up to 45.0% for BCCs greater than 10 cm. Two hedgehog pathway inh …
Pathophysiology and Management of Rosacea: Pearls from the Expert
rosaceaIf you’re a coffee drinker, you may be relieved to know that there was an inverse association between caffeine intake and risk of rosacea in a recent study.  That was a huge relief for me for sure! Unfortunately, we can’t prescribe caffeine for rosacea and call it a day. So, what works? High-yield pearls on the pathophysiology and management of rosacea are shared by Dr. Adam Friedman � …
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Got Board Exam Questions? Derm In-Review Faculty Has Answers!
board examDuring the 16th Annual ODAC, Derm In-Review, in partnership with the George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, hosted a 4-hour Board Review workshop led by Dr. Adam Friedman. Mid-way through the workshop, during a brain-break panel, faculty members and recently minted board-certified dermatologists, myself included, weighed in on questions related to Board Exam preparation. Residen …
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The Happy Face Treatment
Happy Face treatmentIntroduction When viewing the most famous smiles in history (Figure 1), two constants become apparent: a smooth perioral surface and oral commissures that are turned upward (or horizontal as a minimum). Patients are often fixated on improving both the marionette lines and the downward oral commissures as these distractions are one of the most noticeable areas in the aging face to the average pers …
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