Dr. Kwatra’s Itch Toolbox Unveiled
Do you ever wonder what’s in the tool box of an itch expert like Baltimore dermatologist Dr. Shawn Kwatra? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Kwatra, who outlined the therapies he uses, including injections, topicals and oral pills. Watch as Dr. Kwatra outlines why determining the type of itch is imperative to selecting …
Do you ever wonder what’s in the tool box of an itch expert like Baltimore dermatologist Dr. Shawn Kwatra? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Kwatra, who outlined the therapies he uses, including injections, topicals and oral pills. Watch as Dr. Kwatra outlines why determining the type of itch is imperative to selecting … 
This syndrome presents with multiple keratoacanthomas appearing suddenly during childhood or adolescence and inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern:
A. Ferguson-Smith
B. Grzybowski
C. Gorlin
D. KA centrifugum
E. Buschke-Lowenstein
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. … 
Wound repair of the pretibial and forearm regions presents a challenge during dermatologic surgery as these areas are under significant tension and exhibit increased skin fragility. Various methodologies have been proposed for the closure and repair of such wounds, however, the use of the bilayered suture technique may be simpler and more effective than other techniques such as the pinch stitc … 
Back in 2017, Yahoo! Lifestyle published an article naming Differin Gel (adapalene 0.1%) the “best drugstore anti-aging product.” This recognition sparked an important discussion: Should dermatologists recommend an over-the-counter (OTC) acne product to help patients with fine lines and wrinkles?
For an expert opinion at the time of publication, Next Steps in Derm consulted board- … 
Effective treatment strategies are available for cutaneous autoimmune disease, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who explains how the severity of the disease impacts the most appropriate treatment option. …