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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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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