Dermabrasion Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
At its core, dermabrasion is the application of an abrasive surface to the skin with the goal of inciting cutaneous injury to subsequently induce a healing response. This relationship is utilized in dermabrasion to promote improved complexion, contour, and appearance of the skin in the treatment of acne scarring, surgical scarring, destruction of benign cutaneous lesions, as well as a secondary re …
At its core, dermabrasion is the application of an abrasive surface to the skin with the goal of inciting cutaneous injury to subsequently induce a healing response. This relationship is utilized in dermabrasion to promote improved complexion, contour, and appearance of the skin in the treatment of acne scarring, surgical scarring, destruction of benign cutaneous lesions, as well as a secondary re … 
Parade and other media outlets recently covered the story of actress Mandy Moore's son, who was diagnosed with Gianotti-Crosti syndrome. What should dermatology clinicians know about Gianotti-Crosti syndrome and other rare pediatric skin conditions? What should dermatology clinicians do when they are unsure of how to diagnose a pediatric skin condition?
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A healthy 50-year-old patient presents with three-month history of progressive hair loss and scalp redness with associated pruritus. On closer scalp examination, there is perifollicular erythema, inflammation, and scaling. There appears to be loss of follicular openings in the erythematous patch. In addition, erythematous and skin-colored papules are present throughout the forehead. Of note, t … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. John Harris, founding director of the Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center, and the Autoimmune Therapeutics Institute at UMass Chan Medical School. Dr. Harris is also the founder of five companies -- proof you can be an academic and an entrepreneur at the same time. If you’re considerin … 
A 14-year-old child is brought to the dermatologist for evaluation of facial skin lesions, as shown. The child has a history of developmental disability and seizure disorder. A mutation in a protein that results in modification of which of the following processes is implicated in the patient’s condition?
A. Cellular metabolism
B. Cellular proliferation
C. Intercellular transport
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