Microbiome Skin-Gut-Brain Axis and Vibrational Cosmetics
An interview with Dr. Kavita Beri
The microbiome is a hot topic of research, and we are beginning to see new studies exploring how commensal organisms may have a positive impact when it comes to skin disease and cosmetics. Dr. Kavita Beri, a physician focusing on aesthetics, has written several interesting review articles highlighting the role of harnessing the microbiome …
An interview with Dr. Kavita Beri
The microbiome is a hot topic of research, and we are beginning to see new studies exploring how commensal organisms may have a positive impact when it comes to skin disease and cosmetics. Dr. Kavita Beri, a physician focusing on aesthetics, has written several interesting review articles highlighting the role of harnessing the microbiome … Continue reading "Microbiome Skin-Gut-Brain Axis and Vibrational Cosmetics"
Which of the following is true about this neoplasm?
A) A sentinel lymph node biopsy is standard of care for tumors thicker than 1 mm
B) Locally advanced or metastatic variants may respond to sonic hedgehog inhibitors
C) Grows very rapidly over several weeks/months before stabilizing
D) Associated with a polyomavirus infection
E) Occurs at sites of chronic burns or fistulae
To fin … 
PART 1
In Part I of our two-part series on how dermatology is perceived by outsiders, Dr. Angelo Landriscina explores how the lay public views our specialty.
As dermatologists, we know the importance of the work we do in our communities. We spend our days treating patients with a variety of acute and chronic conditions, helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals, and even helping our … 
Each month, the JDD Dermatology Podcast features an in-depth interview with one of the investigators from the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology current issue. July’s podcast, hosted by Dr. Adam Friedman, features Dr. Beth McLellan, an assistant professor of Dermatology from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and an expert in supportive oncodermatology – the treatment and prevention of cutan … 
Our Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask a mentor, Dr. Amy McMichael, chair and professor of dermatology at Wake Forest University Health Sciences and past president of the Skin of Color Society, questions about establishing a career in academics, finding a mentor, and better serving patients of color. See all of her insightful answers below.
Q1: I attended the Skin of Color Semina …