Mycophenolate Mofetil Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
When standard treatment options fail and corticosteroids are not a long-term option, dermatologists often have to look back to their tool-kit and pull out the “big guns.” Mycophenolate mofetil has emerged as a promising immunosuppressive agent for severe immune-mediated and inflammatory dermatologic disease. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at mycophenolate m …
When standard treatment options fail and corticosteroids are not a long-term option, dermatologists often have to look back to their tool-kit and pull out the “big guns.” Mycophenolate mofetil has emerged as a promising immunosuppressive agent for severe immune-mediated and inflammatory dermatologic disease. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at mycophenolate m … Continue reading "Mycophenolate Mofetil Therapeutic Cheat Sheet"
Dr. Lester is the Director of the Skin of Color Program at the Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco. Wow! This means we got a “two for one special” from her lecture, not only learning about the truths and myths associated with the use of isotretinoin in acne but also recognizing that those who are underrepresented minorities or socioeconomically disadvantaged may no … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember major causes of drug-induced Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) with the following mnemonic:
SANA
Sulfonamides
Anticonvulsants
NSAIDs
Allopurinol
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Need a refresher on Stevens-Johnson Syndrome? Check out the following pages of your 2019 Derm In-Review Study Guide:
Stevens-Johnso … 
The October issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology focuses on the topic of Atopic Dermatitis featuring an outstanding line-up of original articles. Straight from the JDD Editor's desk, we share this month's issue highlights:
Clinical Relevance of Skin Pain in Atopic Dermatitis discusses the clinical relevance of skin pain with respect to its experience, pathophysiology, relationship with … 
“2, 4, 6, 8… Who do we appreciate?” Dr. Julie C Harper from the Dermatology and Skin Care Center of Birmingham for giving us a rock-solid breakdown of hormonal therapies for acne. Although she didn’t lead us in cheers, she did teach us the “3, 6, 9, 12” of risk for venous thromboembolism in women of childbearing age. Read on to find out more!
Before we get into the “nitty-gritty,� … 