Friday Pop Quiz 10/2/2026
A 26-year-old man with a history of cystic fibrosis initiated a new cystic fibrosis medication two months ago. Approximately one week ago, the patient noticed the abrupt onset of papules on his upper back, as shown, for which he has tried using a benzoyl peroxide wash without improvement. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?  A. Cessation of cystic fibrosis medication …
How to Constructively Receive Feedback: A Critical Skill for Dermatology Residency
receiving feedback in dermatology residencyMost residency programs and hospital institutions teach how to provide feedback. Attendings and residents are asked to fill out structured rubrics, track ACGME milestones, and elicit patient surveys. Few programs, however, offer training about how to receive that feedback.  The skill of receiving feedback is carefully outlined in Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen's book Thanks for the Feedback. Th …
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Delgocitinib 2% Cream Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
delgocitinib 2% creamDelgocitinib is a topical pan-Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that represents a novel non-steroidal treatment mechanism for chronic hand dermatitis. As a pan-JAK inhibitor, delgocitinib blocks all four members of the JAK family (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, and tyrosine kinase 2 (TYK2)), thus simultaneously modulating the many cytokine pathways that drive chronic inflammatory skin disorders. Delgocitinib was in …
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Friday Pop Quiz 9/25/2026
Your 25-year-old patient notes a rapid onset of numerous lesions like the one pictured here which spontaneously start to resolve without scarring. There is no involvement of the airway. He notes a family history of similar lesions. What is the likely condition, and what is the inheritance pattern? A. Ferguson-Smith, AD B. Ferguson-Smith, AR C. Ferguson-Smith, XLD D. Grzbowski, AD …
Alopecia: Medical Treatment Pearls
Medical treatment of alopeciaNew treatments are giving alopecia patients hope, according to ODAC Medical Dermatology Advisor Jennifer Soung, MD, FAAD. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, interviewed Dr. Soung, who shares her pearls for the medical treatment of alopecia. Watch as Dr. Soung outlines the AST tool to determine alopecia severity. Hear a summary of approved JAK inhibitors for al …
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