Pop Quiz #140
The correct answer is A. Allergic contact dermatitis to a soap or other topical application. The sharp demarcation and linear almost “dripping” of the proximal aspect of the dermatitis suggest an allergic contact dermatitis particularly to a topical application. Often stronger steroids than a 1% hydrocortisone are needed. Irritant contact dermatitis is less pruritic, and less well-d …
The Art of Nail Findings in Patients with Skin of Color
nail findingsDr. Shari Lipner, Associate Professor of Clinical Dermatology and Director of the Nail Division at Weill Cornell Medicine and President of The Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, shared her expertise of nail disorders in patients with skin of color: from nail psoriasis and onychomycosis to subungual melanoma. Dr. Lipner’s lecture focused on the following key points (spoiler alert!): …
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“Dolphin Skin” and Other Trends | Patient Buzz Series
dolphin skinThis month’s Patient Buzz includes articles about skin care trends from “dolphin skin” to “banana masks” to “potato hacks.” Feeling out of the loop? Don’t be caught off guard when your patients ask about the latest trends on TikTok and other social media channels. Be ready for your next office visit by browsing this list of dermatology articles from the consumer press. …
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JDD Issue Highlights | October 2021 | Special Focus: Atopic Dermatitis
ATOPIC DERMATITISWith a special focus on atopic dermatitis, the October issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology features a great line up of original articles on topics ranging from topical body skincare for toning and tightening, the psychological burden associated with atopic dermatitis, to treatment of toenail onychomycosis in the US and everything in between! Straight from the JDD Editor’s desk, we sha …
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Patient Buzz Series: Celebrity Bathing Debate
bathing debateThis month’s Patient Buzz includes several articles that raise the question: How often should we bathe? The celebrity bathing debate started when Jake Gyllenhaal revealed in an interview that he doesn’t bathe often. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher also announced that they only bathe their kids when visibly dirty. Don’t be caught off guard when your patients ask about the celebrity bathing d …
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