Imposter Syndrome? Blame the White Coat!
Imposter syndrome, or the imposter phenomenon, is probably something all physicians have faced in the earlier stages of their careers. It’s the feeling that you will be exposed as a fraud. It’s the notion that you are incompetent despite overwhelming evidence that you are, in fact, fully trained, trustworthy, and competent.
The White Coat
If I had to guess, I would say white coats are a big …
Imposter syndrome, or the imposter phenomenon, is probably something all physicians have faced in the earlier stages of their careers. It’s the feeling that you will be exposed as a fraud. It’s the notion that you are incompetent despite overwhelming evidence that you are, in fact, fully trained, trustworthy, and competent.
The White Coat
If I had to guess, I would say white coats are a big … 
First line treatment for this condition includes:
A) Intralesional steroid injections
B) 2.4 million units IM benzathine penicillin
C) Methotrexate
D) Ruxolitinib
E) Treatment for underlying lymphoma
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Hair Apparent: A Multi-Part Series on Hair Disorders - Part II
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Dermatology residents from throughout the Washington DC area recently convened at the Georgetown University MedStar Washington Hospital Center Hair Disorders Symposium, where distinguished experts in the field of hair disorders discussed the evaluation, work-up, and treatment of a wide variety of a … 
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]January 2019, the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) published the article, "Seborrheic Dermatitis in Skin of Color: Clinical Considerations." This article was written by May Elgash BS, Ncoza Dlova MBChB, FCDerm PhD, Temitayo Ogunleye MD, Susan C. Taylor MD.
Seborrheic dermatitis (SD) is a skin disorder affecting 3% to 12% of the population. Seborrheic derm … 
We are excited to announce our first mentor of 2019: Dr. Vic Narurkar. In this monthly Ask a Mentor segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise.
Do you have questions about cosmetic dermatology, the importance of training, and how to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes? Dr. V …