Refractory Alopecia Areata and Vitiligo Responding to Tofacitinib Monotherapy
Tofacitinib INTRODUCTION Tofacitinib is a Janus kinase (JAK) 1-3 inhibitor first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved in 2012 for rheumatoid arthritis, with subsequent approval for psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis in 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021, respectively.1,2 In the last several years, oral tofacitinib …
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The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse And Inclusive Atlas Launches New, Free Online Image Gallery
Inclusive dermatology atlas online gallery "The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas" announces expansion of its educational reach with a digital online free image gallery. The inclusive dermatology atlas online image gallery provides more than 800 images of 110 commonly diagnosed dermatologic conditions in an array of skin tones, including skin of color, and compliments the print atlas which was first released …
Inclusive dermatology atlas online gallery
Pop Quiz #202
The correct answer is A. Autoimmune regulator (AIRE). Autoimmune polyendocrinopathy-candidiasis–ectodermal dystrophy (APECED) syndrome is named for the clinical features of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy, candidiasis, and ectodermal dystrophy. It is caused by a mutation in AIRE (autoimmune regulator). Nearly 13% of these patients have vitiligo. APECED is also known as autoimmune polygland …
Should Dermatologists Recommend Routine Skin Cancer Screenings?
skin cancerNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Vishal A. Patel (fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon who serves as Director of Cutaneous Oncology at the GW Cancer Center and Director of Dermatologic Surgery at the GW Department of Dermatology) about routine skin cancer checks. Watch as he provides insight on this complex questio …
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How to Get the Most out of Teledermatology Visits
TELEDERMATOLOGYNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. George Han  (Vice President of the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, member of the board of directors of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and member of the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation), who offers tips on better directing pa …
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