Advancing Care in Vulvar Dermatoses: When and How to Use Systemic Agents
Vulvar Dermatoses At the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, Christina Kraus, MD, expanded on her earlier discussion of off-label topical approaches by surveying the landscape of systemic therapies for these challenging cases. Her lecture synthesized the latest evidence, highlighted patient-selection considerations, and introduced both established and emerging systemic agents—equippi …
Vulvar Dermatoses
Friday Pop Quiz 8/22/2025
                A 70-year-old man presents for Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) to remove a 2.3-cm squamous cell carcinoma from the right temple. The procedure is expected to require multiple stages and a complex linear repair. His medical history includes atrial fibrillation and peripheral arterial disease. He is taking warfarin  …
A Fresh Take on Rosacea: Triggers, Comorbidities & Cutting-Edge Treatments
RosaceaODAC Co-Chair Dr. Adam Friedman says some nuanced changes in recently published scientific literature have changed the way he approaches rosacea. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who addressed the latest understanding of rosacea triggers. Should your still tell your rosacea patients to avoid coffee? Find out what the latest researc …
Rosacea
Color in Context: Understanding the Causes and Clues of Drug-Induced Hyperpigmentation
HyperpigmentationAt the 2025 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Rebecca Vasquez, Associate Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, delivered an insightful presentation on drug-induced causes of hyperpigmentation. Her talk focused on the pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and diagnostic tools used to differentiate these disorders from more common pigmentary conditions such as melasm …
Hyperpigmentation
Patient Buzz: “Fungal Acne” | The Expert Weighs In
fungal acneWomen’s Health/AOL profiled a dermatologic condition often mistaken for acne. While commonly known as “fungal acne,” Malassezia folliculitis is not a form of acne but an infection due to overgrowth of the Malassezia yeast. The signs are itchy, red bumps that commonly appear on the trunk and upper arms. For expert tips in diagnosing and treating Malassezia folliculitis, I interviewed San D …
fungal acne