Fungus Among Us: Practical Case-Based Pearls for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatophytosis
DermatophytosisDermatophytosis constitutes a big chunk of “bread and butter” in dermatology.  In fact, an average of 4.1 million visits a year were due to dermatophytosis from 1995 to 2004! Nevertheless, these fungi can still stump the most seasoned dermatologist, and misdiagnosis can be surprisingly common. Dr. Adam Friedman, Professor, Interim Chair, and Program Director of Dermatology at George Washingt …
Dermatophytosis
Journal Review Series: January – March 2018
derm journalsDerm In-Review Advisory Council Member, Dr. Ramya Kollipara, searched dermatology journals so that you don’t have to! She reports on important take-aways from different medical journals for the months of January, February, and March of 2018.  Find study tools and more like this at Derm In-Review. It is key to keep in mind that “important” is subjective and what is contained in this revie …
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Translational Lecture Series – Second Installment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Psoriasis: Biological Basis for Comorbidities A research review uncovers the biological basis for many of the co-morbidities associated with, and risk factors for, psoriasis. The common pathophysiological threads are elucidated with a focus on identifying preventive strategies and therapeutic targets for current and future treatments. Presenter: Dr. Abrar Q …
Translational Lecture Series
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This ongoing evidence-based series from George Washington University, hosted by Adam Friedman, MD is comprised of expert guest lectures designed to provide dermatologists and residents with access to the latest bench-to-bedside research and practical pearls.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height="100px"][vc_text_separator …
Practical Dermoscopy: Part 2
vessel morphologiesIntroduction Dermoscopy, also known as epiluminescence microscopy, epiluminoscopy or skin surface microscopy, is an important way to visualize subsurface structures in the epidermis and dermis. Part one of this article focused on the evaluation of pigmented lesions, and the second installment below will review the different vessel morphologies and patterns along with discussing specific findings …
vessel morphologies
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