Derm In-Review In-Service Scramble
DIR In-Service ScrambleThe THIRD Annual Derm In-Review Live Streaming Board Review Session! Just in time for the Online Practice Exam! MARCH 5th, 2020 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Live!) Directed by Adam Friedman, MD and hosted by Derm In-Review In Partnership with The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences Supported by: FACULTY: Michael Cardis (Medical/General Derm) Misty Elery …
DIR In-Service Scramble
Got a Difficult Patient? Here’s What to Do!
difficult patientsA career in medicine starts with a vision of what it will be like to be a doctor—making a difference in the world, doing genuine good, helping people heal, or fostering dignity and compassion for those who are facing the end of their days. The privilege and ability to do these things for others comes at a great personal and financial cost. But we keep our gazes turned to the delayed gratitude we …
difficult patients
Challenging Cases in Skin of Color Patients
Skin of ColorThis year at the 17th Annual Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference (ODAC), Dr Amy McMichael presented the audience with new pearls of advice on how to approach and diagnose complex medical dermatology cases in patients with skin of color. During her session, she addressed the important need for providers to be able to recognize disease in patients of all races. The majority of the glob …
Skin of Color
Lichen Myxedematosus
Lichen MyxedematosusLichen myxedematosus (LM) is an idiopathic cutaneous mucinosis, commonly described as localized scleromyxedema. In contrast to scleromyxedema, there is typically no systemic involvement. Treatment options are limited and spontaneous resolution has been reported. JDD authors Amaris Geisler BS, Mojgan Hosseinipour DO, Nikki S. Vyas MD, Robert Phelps MD, Charles Gropper MD, and Cindy Hoffman DO p …
Lichen Myxedematosus
Dry Skin – Friday Pop Quiz 2/14
comedonal acne In addition to gentle washing of the face two times a day, what is the most appropriate treatment step for this patient who is prone to dry skin? A. Start Adapalene 0.1 gel nightly to every other night after wash B. Aggressive exfoliation daily C. Start doxycycline 100 mg by mouth two times a day with food and water D. Monotherapy with clindamycin lotion every morning after wash …
comedonal acne