Facial Papules – Pop Quiz Friday – 9/28!
Facial PapulesA 6-year old boy presents with the facial papules seen here. What physical finding is the earliest seen in the syndrome associated with facial papules? A.) Ash-leaf hypopigmented macule B. ) Retinal hamartoma C.) Lymphangiomyomatosis D.) Periungual fibromas E.) Bulbar telangiectasias To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.   Brought to you by ou …
Facial Papules
It’s Time to Rethink the Current Dermatology Residency Application Process
dermatology residency application processThe way we select the future generation of dermatologists is overdue for an overhaul. Having just recently completed my residency at Oregon Health & Science University, I am still able to vividly recall the stress-inducing and bank-breaking experience of applying to dermatology. It’s no secret that getting into dermatology is very competitive, so I was told by several mentors to apply to/in …
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Psoriasis Therapeutics and Marketing
psoriasis therapeuticsJDD Podcast Recap and Author Interview There has been vast growth in the array of treatment options for psoriasis over the last two decades.  Not surprisingly, the variety of new drugs for this chronic condition has resulted in substantial direct-to-consumer marketing.  However, patients with psoriasis are still largely undertreated.  This discrepancy is explored in the paper “Discordance Be …
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Difficult Staff – Tips for Handling the Challenge
difficult staffDifficult Staff - One Challenge Among Many The day-to-day challenges that dermatologists face in the office setting can often be more challenging than providing the actual treatment to a patient. For example, staff attendance, training, interpersonal issues, monetary challenges, and compliance regulations are just a few examples of the many pieces of the complex puzzle. As many know, your staff c …
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Confirm the Hand Biopsy Diagnosis! Pop Quiz Friday – 9/21!
Hand Biopsy koilocytesA 35 year old man presents with this lesion shown in the photo on his hand. The patient undergoes a hand biopsy for confirmation of the diagnosis. What finding is specific for this condition? Confirm the Hand Biopsy: A.) Wedge-shaped perivascular lymphocytic infiltrate with eosinophils. B.) Fibrinoid necrosis and leukocytoclasia C.) Collapsed keratin bundles. D.) Peforating elastin, …
Hand Biopsy koilocytes