Improving Rosacea Outcomes in Skin of Color Patients
RosaceaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Hilary Baldwin, a board-certified dermatologist and medical director of the Acne Treatment & Research Center in Morristown, N.J. and Brooklyn, N.Y. Diagnosing rosacea in patients with skin of color can be a learning experience as the disease may be more challenging to recognize in richly pigmented skin. Find out why …
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Face Lesions – Friday Pop Quiz 2/9/2024
A 41-year-old woman presents for evaluation of lesions on her face as shown. She previously noticed small bumps on her face in affected areas 3 weeks ago, after which she used desonide ointment daily for roughly 2 weeks with expansion of the affected areas. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in the management of the patient? A. Oral tetracycline B. Patch testing …
Multiple Halo Nevi Induced by Intense Sun Exposure
Halo NeviJDD authors  present the case of a 38-year-old male who reported to their practice with multiple newly developed halos around 26 existing nevi on his trunk. The halo nevi developed after the patient, who lived in the northeast, spent 2 months on a lake in Alabama, with intense heat and sun exposure. This case is remarkable in that it points to ultraviolet exposure as one instigating factor in the …
Halo Nevi
Patient Buzz Series: Sephora Kids
Sephora KidsTweens and teens are now crazed about skin care products, posting videos on social media about their multi-step skincare routines and love of Sephora. According to Good Morning America, #tweenskincare has more than 49 million views on TikTok. Dermatologists warn that the products chosen aren’t just expensive, but they may be harmful to a child’s skin. In a Good Morning America segment, Dr. …
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What Dermatologists Should Know About Approaching Alopecia Patients
alopeciaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed dermatologist Dr. Victoria Barbosa, associate professor at University of Chicago Medicine. Watch as Dr. Barbosa shares why it may be challenging for an alopecia patient to visit a dermatologist and why it’s important to address the psychological burden of hair loss. Hear how considering a broad differential is essential t …
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