Bimekizumab-bkzx Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
BIMEKIZUMABBimekizumab (Bimzelx®) is a new injectable medication FDA approved for plaque psoriasis. It is the first and only FDA approved IL-17A and IL-17F inhibitor for this disease, but is also being used as an off-label option for other conditions including psoriatic arthritis and hidradenitis suppurativa. This Therapeutic Cheat Sheet will focus on the on and off label uses of bimekizumab.   Bimekizuma …
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Asian-Specific Skin Diseases
Asian Skin DiseasesAt the 2023 Skin of Color Update Conference, attendees had the exciting opportunity to listen to Dr. George Han, MD, PhD, from Northwell Health in New York, discuss the prevalence and characteristics of certain skin conditions, primarily in Asian populations. His lecture highlighted the differences in the presentation, genetics, and treatment responses among Asians compared to other ethnic groups …
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Patient Buzz: Teledermatology Platforms and Skin Care
teledermatologyThe New York Times recently published an article about teledermatology and telehealth platforms that are disrupting skin care. Are these platforms good for expanding patient access to dermatology? How should dermatology clinicians address patient questions about these platforms? For expert advice, I reached out to George Han, MD, PhD, associate professor of dermatology at the Donald and Barb …
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ChatGPT’s Skincare Advice
ChatGTPPeople are using ChatGPT to write content as well as search the Internet. Now beauty influencers on TikTok are recommending ChatGPT as a way for people to receive personalized skincare advice. POPSUGAR recently asked dermatologist Dr. Michelle Henry to rate ChatGPT’s skincare responses. She found the advice was generally correct, but there were nuances and alternative treatments that ChatGPT did …
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Friday pop Quiz #253
The correct answer is D. Spongiosis.  Recognize the pruritic palmar monomorphic vesicles as most consistent with dyshidrotic eczema (i.e., pompholyx). Spongiosis is a key feature to separate it from other diagnoses. Eosinophilia may be present in contact dermatitis or bullous pemphigoid, a floor-pattern salt-split skin may be present in epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, leukocytoclas …
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