Friday Pop Quiz 7/19/2024
A 59 year old African American woman presents with the following lesion. She states she is currently applying topical clobetasol and takes oral hydroxychloroquine, prednisone, and mycophenolate daily. She is interested in discussing ways to improve the appearance of this lesion. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Patient should contine with strict photoprotection given the photosensitiv …
A 59 year old African American woman presents with the following lesion. She states she is currently applying topical clobetasol and takes oral hydroxychloroquine, prednisone, and mycophenolate daily. She is interested in discussing ways to improve the appearance of this lesion. Which of the following is NOT true?
A. Patient should contine with strict photoprotection given the photosensitiv … 
At the 2023 Skin of Color Update conference in New York City, renowned expert Dr. Gilly Munavalli delved into the application of lasers and energy-based devices for treating acne scars, particularly focusing on patients with skin of color. Here, you can find a simplified overview of the key insights shared during the meeting for those who may have missed it.
Dr. Munavalli shared that his practi … 
INTRODUCTION
Periocular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common eyelid malignancy concomitant with ocular morbidity and quality of life impact.1,2 Orbital invasion occurs in 2% of cases and poses challenges for management.1,3 JDD authors highlight a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of advanced periocular BCC.
CASE
JDD authors discuss a 56-year-old male who presente … 
If you don’t know clinical end points in laser therapy, you will have a greater likelihood of severe or long-lasting side effects, says Dr. Fernanda Sakamoto, assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Sakamoto, who explained how clinical end points can give dermatolo … 
Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Erythema multiforme
B. Annular urticaria
C. Secondary syphilis
D. Fixed drug eruption
E. Polymorphous light eruption
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. …