Hyperhidrosis Quiz Question #2
Correct Answer: B While severe acne, psoriasis, and long-term, extreme itchiness can all be highly detrimental to an individual’s quality of life, research has shown that hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) actually results in the biggest quality of life shortfalls. Of course, everyone living with a serious skin condition deserves care for both their physical and emotional health, especially bec …
JDD Issue Highlights | November 2021 | Special Focus: Lasers, Lights Sources, and Devices
laserWith a special focus on lasers, light sources, and devices, the November issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology features an outstanding line up of editorials and original articles on topics ranging from deoxycholic acid (ATX-101) for fat reduction,  treating molluscum contagiosum, skincare for neonates and infants, laser in the treatment of granulomas on the nose, and everything in between …
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Pop Quiz #141
The correct answer is B. A chronic deforming arthritis occurs in 20%. The patient has reactive arthritis. Reactive arthritis, formerly called Reiter's syndrome, is a chronic inflammatory disease similar to psoriasis with psoriatic arthritis, and is thought to be a variant form. The classic triad consists of urethritis, conjunctivitis, and arthritis. Few patients present with the classic tr …
Cosmeceutical Recommendations for Diverse Skin Types
cosmeceuticalsAt the 2021 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, Director of the Skin of Color Division at the University of Miami Department of Dermatology,  delivered an excellent talk on cosmeceutical recommendations for patients with diverse skin types, a personal favorite subject of hers. Catch the pearls of her talk here! Hot Topics  in Cosmeceuticals Topical Cannabinoids – The skin has it …
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Pruritic Dermatitis – Friday Pop Quiz 10/15/2021
A 57 year-old-female is post-op day 2 from a knee replacement. Dermatology is consulted for the dermatitis seen here. It is pruritic, and has not responded to 1% hydrocortisone. What is the most likely etiology of the physical findings? A. Allergic contact dermatitis to a soap or other topical application B. Irritant contact dermatitis due to excessive rubbing during the cleansing proces …
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