Maximizing Your Last Year of Dermatology Residency
In my article, “The Dermatology Job Search Timeline: Reflections from a Resident Still in the Interview Process,” I focused on what I needed to do during my last year of residency to secure a job. The job search takes up a surprising amount of space on the calendar. There are interviews, contracts, licensing, credentialing, board prep, and decisions about where to live. It is easy for the enti …
In my article, “The Dermatology Job Search Timeline: Reflections from a Resident Still in the Interview Process,” I focused on what I needed to do during my last year of residency to secure a job. The job search takes up a surprising amount of space on the calendar. There are interviews, contracts, licensing, credentialing, board prep, and decisions about where to live. It is easy for the enti … Continue reading "Maximizing Your Last Year of Dermatology Residency"
Pediatric alopecia in children with kinky or curly hair presents unique diagnostic and management challenges. In a case-based session, Dr. Kenner-Bell reviewed common causes of hair loss in this population and highlighted the importance of early recognition, culturally sensitive counseling, and avoiding premature closure on traction alopecia as a diagnosis.
Case 1: Trichotillomania
Trichotilloma … 
Effective acne management in skin of color requires a dual approach: treating the active lesions while simultaneously addressing post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH). Drawing from an expert, case-based session led by Dr. Hilary Baldwin and Dr. Andrew Alexis at the Skin of Color Update, this summary breaks down their practical strategies for managing this overlapping clinical challenge.
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Hair transplantation is becoming a more popular means of addressing hair loss. Social media is fueling the trend with an increase in women, men, and young adults seeking hair transplantation. Among people with afro-textured hair, rising alopecia rates are driving more interest in surgical restoration, though the approach is not without concern. Afro-textured hair tends to grow more slowly compared … 
Electronic cigarette use (also known as vaping) is on the rise, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Data from the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey shows vaping increased from 4.5% in 2019 to 6.5% in 2023. While vaping is generally considered less harmful than traditional cigarette smoking, vaping is associated with acute lung injury and inflammation. Vapes contain cancer-ca …