What Dermatopathologists Wish Every Derm Knew About Nail Biopsies
Nail biopsiesNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed to Dr. Molly Hinshaw, professor of dermatology, section chief of dermatopathology and director of the nail clinic at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Watch as Dr. Hinshaw shares her tips for performing nail biopsies. Find out what’s the safest and most usef …
Nail biopsies
Chemotherapy And Skin- Friday Pop Quiz 10/20/2023
A 45-year-old female with acute myeloid leukemia was started on induction chemotherapy and developed the following eruption on the face 10 days after therapy. The patient is febrile, and CBC reveals neutropenia. What is the most common drug culprit? A. Acylovir B. Valcyclovir C. Etoposide D. Sorafenib E. Cytarabine To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click …
JDD October 2023 Issue Highlights | Special Topic: Atopic Dermatitis
atopic dermatitisThe October 2023 issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (JDD) focuses on atopic dermatitis and features mix of original articles, letters to the editor, and case reports. Among many of the topics explored in this issue are statins for treating actinic porokeratosis, ant venom-based ceramide therapy, the psychosocial burden of skin disease among skin of color consumers, treatment of lichen pl …
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Dermabrasion Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
dermabrasionAt its core, dermabrasion is the application of an abrasive surface to the skin with the goal of inciting cutaneous injury to subsequently induce a healing response. This relationship is utilized in dermabrasion to promote improved complexion, contour, and appearance of the skin in the treatment of acne scarring, surgical scarring, destruction of benign cutaneous lesions, as well as a secondary re …
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Patient Buzz: Rare Pediatric Skin Conditions | The Expert Weighs In
pediatric skin conditionsParade and other media outlets recently covered the story of actress Mandy Moore's son, who was diagnosed with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. What should dermatology clinicians know about Gianotti-Crosti syndrome and other rare pediatric skin conditions? What should dermatology clinicians do when they are unsure of how to diagnose a pediatric skin condition?  For expert advice, I reached out to …
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