Novel Therapeutics in Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The pathogenesis of AD is complex with many mediators involved and can be broken down into 4 categories:
Immune dysregulation
Abnormal skin barrier
Abnormal itch/scratch cycle
Abnormal skin microbiome
In AD, there is a breakdown in molecular control of the immune system, leading to overproduction and expressi …
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. The pathogenesis of AD is complex with many mediators involved and can be broken down into 4 categories:
Immune dysregulation
Abnormal skin barrier
Abnormal itch/scratch cycle
Abnormal skin microbiome
In AD, there is a breakdown in molecular control of the immune system, leading to overproduction and expressi … 
Dr. Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon who needs no introduction (but I’ll give one anyway!) provided us with an evidence-based discussion of field treatments available for actinic keratoses at ODAC 2021 conference.
Just to name a few of Dr. Hanke’s accomplishments, he is the current Senior Vice President of the Skin Cancer Foundation, Senior editor of JDD, and the former president of the AAD, A … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember UVA blockers that are Chemical or Organic compound with the following mnemonic:
UVA BEAM
Benzophenones (ex: Oxybenzone)
Ecamsule (aka: Mexoryl SX)
Avobenzone (Parsol 1789)
Methyl anthranilate
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Allure recently wrote an article about why tattoos can become itchy and raised. What common and uncommon skin reactions should dermatologists keep in mind when treating tattooed patients?
For an expert opinion, I contacted Rhode Island dermatologist Matthew Willett, MD, FAAD.
What common skin reactions can occur in people shortly after getting a tattoo?
The most common acute skin reaction … 