Pop Quiz #69
The correct answer is C. Renal Artery Stenosis. This kodachrome is of a patient with neurofibromatosis. Hypertension in NF is typically caused by renal artery stenosis or less likely, a pheochromocytoma. ed by renal artery stenosis or less likely, a pheochromocytoma. Autonomic Dysregulation, Optic Glioma, and medications are less likely causes of hypertension in NF.   References: …
Combination Topical Chemotherapy for the Treatment of an Invasive Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Invasive Invasive Cutaneous Squamous Cell CarcinomaJDD Authors Rachel Fayne BA, Sonali Nanda MS, Anna Nichols MD PhD, and John Shen MD report a case of biopsy-proven invasive SCC in an 86-year-old Caucasian male with history of multiple actinic keratoses and no previous skin cancers. The patient declined surgical treatment due to concerns about cosmetic outcomes. A combination of topical 5% imiquimod cream, 2% 5-FU solution, and 0.1% tretinoin cre …
Invasive Invasive Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Melasma: Treatment Pearls from the Expert
Melasma Video PearlsNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Vic Ross, Director of the Scripps Clinic Laser and Cosmetic Dermatology Center in San Diego, CA, on his approach and the various interventions he uses for the treatment of Melasma. Watch as he shares fresh practical pearls immediately useful in your practice. Further Reading If you w …
Melasma Video Pearls
Full-Field Ablative Resurfacing: Is the Pendulum Swinging Back?
Joel Cohen, MDAccording to ODAC Vice-Chair Dr. Joel Cohen, Director of AboutSkin Dermatology (Greenwood Village and Lone Tree, Colorado),  and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California at Irvine, the pendulum is swinging back to heavy resurfacing in areas such as around the mouth and around the eyes that really need it. He uses full-field erbium resurfacing and shares why this is the way to …
Joel Cohen, MD
Intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide in the Treatment of Traction Alopecia
In this case series, JDD authors evaluate the efficacy and safety of intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injections (ILK) when used with topical minoxidil in the management of traction alopecia in 6 African American women. Background Traction alopecia (TA) is a form of hair loss secondary to repetitive and/or prolonged tension to a hair follicle over an extended period of time. This typically …
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