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From the JDD Podcast Vault | From Rags to Itches: The Evolution of Topical and Systemic Options for Pruritus
pruritusWelcome to another installment of our popular “From the JDD Podcast Vault” series! This week, we’re unraveling the fascinating story behind itch management with the episode: From Rags to Itches: The Evolution of Topical and Systemic Options for Pruritus, hosted by the ever-engaging Dr. Adam Friedman. We all know that urge—“Just scratch it!” But for countless patients, chronic prurit …

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Heading to Europe? Add an EADV Meeting to Your Itinerary
EADVLast September, a co-resident and I had the opportunity to attend the annual congress of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (EADV) in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.  With over 17,300 attendees from over 50+ countries and a substantial contingent of “delegates” from Europe, Asia, and Africa, this was a truly diverse experience that showcased the best of dermatology from around the …

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Friday Pop Quiz #321
The correct answer is B. COL7A1 (Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa). B (COL7A1) Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa is caused by a mutation in COL7A1, that leads to a lack or dysfunction of type VII collagen, which is essential for anchoring fibrils that stabilize the dermoepidermal junction. Absent type VII collagen is pathognomonic for recessive dystrophic EB (RDEB), caused by COL7A1 mutation …

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Co-occurring Melanoma in an Active Area of Vitiligo in Skin of Color
vitiligo The association between vitiligo and melanoma is complex. While the incidence of vitiligo in patients with melanoma is higher, the risk for the reverse, ie, the development of melanoma in a patient with vitiligo, is thought to be decreased. This report presents a case of melanoma developing on a non-sun-exposed site in a patient with skin of color and untreated vitiligo. It emphasizes the need …

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Current Challenges & Knowledge Gaps in Treating Vitiligo | Insights from Dr. Harris
VitiligoDr. John Harris, professor and chair of the dermatology department at UMass Chan Medical School, shared current challenges and knowledge gaps in treating pigmentary disorders in an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium. Watch as Dr. Harris explains how these knowledge gaps impact the patient’s experience, including their expectations of vi …

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