Latest Advances in the Pathogenesis of Vitiligo | Expert Insights from Dr. John Harris
vitiligoUnderstanding the pathogenesis of vitiligo can help determine new treatment targets. Dr. John Harris, professor and chair of the dermatology department at UMass Chan Medical School, shared the latest advances in understanding what causes vitiligo in an interview with Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium. Watch as Dr. Harris explains the role of the immune …
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Hot Tips for Procedures in Kids
Dermatologic procedures in children can be stressful for the patient, parent and the clinician. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. A. Yasmine Kirkorian, chief of dermatology at Children’s National Hospital. Watch as Dr. Kirkorian shares four hot tips for procedures in kids. Find out why you might want to reconsider some …
Friday Pop Quiz #278
The correct answer is A. MEK inhibitor. Plexiform neurofibromas occur in neurofibromatosis. Selumetinib is a mitogen-activated protein kinase (MEK) inhibitor approved for use in patients age 2 years or older, for inoperable symptomatic plexiform neurofibromas. mTOR inhibitors, such as Sirolimus, are used in the topical treatment of angiofibromas with tuberous sclerosis. BRAF inhibitors, …
Patient Buzz: The Sephora Kids Craze | The Expert Weighs In
sephora kidsGood Morning America was one of several media outlets who covered the Sephora kids craze, where tweens shop for and use skincare products made for adult skin. What factors led up to the craze? How should dermatologists modify their approach when treating tweens and teens? For expert advice, I reached out to Brandi Kenner-Bell, MD, assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northweste …
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Friday Pop Quiz #264
The correct answer is E. Bartonella henselae.  This is submental lymphadenopathy secondary to cat scratch disease due to bartonella henselae. It is one of the most common causes of chronic lymphadenopathy in children. Catscratch disease is a bacterial infection that affects the lymph nodes. It is also known as catscratch fever or subacute regional lymphadenitis. Patients with catscratch di …