Lessons from the Skin Microbiome: Innate Immunity, Skin Disease, and COVID-19
skin microbiomeWhile I was beginning the process of “scrubbing in” to assist in the hemicolectomy case as an intern, I carefully squeezed the anti-septic chlorhexidine-soaked sponge and watched the brown solution drip its way down my forearms. I continued the ritual by cleaning under the fingernails and on every plane of the fingers, hands, and forearms multiple times. After all; “Clean Hands Save Lives,� …
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Easing the Management of Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic DermatitisDr. Friedman, jack of many trades, Professor and Interim Chair of Dermatology at George Washington University provided an excellent overview of ways to achieve victory over atopic dermatitis (AD). This expert discussion took place during the ODAC Inflammatory Diseases Symposium on December 3, 2020. How could we possibly cover atopic dermatitis in 20 minutes? Well, Dr. Friedman skillfully led us …
Atopic Dermatitis
JDD February 2021 Issue Highlights: From Acne and Depression to “Inflammaging”
AcneThe February issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology features an outstanding line-up of articles with topics ranging from acne and depression to "Inflammaging. Straight from the JDD Editor’s desk, we share this month’s issue highlights: Efforts are needed to implement a clinically useful definition of moderate plaque psoriasis in Dermatologists’ Perspectives on Defining Moderate Ps …
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Pop Quiz #103
  The correct answer is A. Psoriasis Although the exact mechanism is not understood, there is a well-known correlation between a history of upper respiratory infection secondary to group A beta-hemolytic streptococci and the subsequent development of guttate psoriasis. The eruption may resolve spontaneously or with treatment (topical steroids or ultraviolet therapy). A portion of …
Next Steps Thanks ODAC Supporters
As an official media partner of ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical conference, Next Steps in Derm would like to acknowledge and thank the ODAC 2021 virtual supporters. This year, due to the global pandemic, ODAC will be hosted virtually. ODAC is committed to providing high-quality education in an engaging virtual format with top speakers and important topics. With nearly 1,000 US atten …
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