Allergens – Friday Pop Quiz 6/30/2023
Which of the following allergens is most associated with the shown pathology in a 58-year-old woman with a recently chipped tooth? A. Balsam of Peru B. Formaldehyde C. Nickel D. Paraphenylenediamine E. Potassium chromate To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.    Brought to you by our brand partner  Adam Smith’s famous book, The We …
Practical Tips for Managing the Itchy Patient
itchNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Shawn Kwatra, associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Watch and learn Dr. Kwatra’s tips for a workup in an itchy patient. Itch falls on the neuroimmune spectrum, so learn why it’s important to determine if a dermatological condition is to bl …
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Pathways after Dermatology Residency: Pros and Cons in Practice Styles
The path to becoming a dermatologist is challenging—from years of school, residency, research to ultimately creating a career. But post-residency paralysis could prevent you from knowing what to do with your career. Instead, hear from our experts at ODAC 2023 on general advice for your next steps following residency and more specific pathways, including: Academic Dermatology Fellow …
Self-Reported Long-Term Side Effects of Isotretinoin: A Case Series
isotretinoin In this brief communication, JDD authors T. Roxana Ghadimi BS, Michael J. Martinez BS, and Evan A. Rieder MD present self-reported long-term, remote side effects to isotretinoin that dermatologists must be aware of. INTRODUCTION Isotretinoin is considered the gold standard treatment for severe nodulocystic acne, though it has been the subject of controversy in the media for concerns relate …
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