What’s New in Acne
acneNew research is supporting the use of two innovative products for acne: a triple combination therapy and the first new molecule for acne in 40 years. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Brooklyn, N.Y., dermatologist Dr. Hilary Baldwin outlines the latest acne studies and how these new treatments are helping dermatology clinicians address the f …
acne
PGY-4 Roadmap: Preparing for Life After Dermatology Residency
Dermatology ResidencyWelcome to the final installment of The Roadmap Series: Key Learnings by Residency Year. PGY-4 Roadmap: Preparing for Life After Residency is a concise, practical guide to help final-year dermatology residents turn years of accumulated experience into confident, independent practice. Inside you’ll find focused advice on owning continuity care and clinic systems, mastering the essentials of codin …
Dermatology Residency
Topical Tacrolimus/Pimecrolimus Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Topical Tacrolimus/Pimecrolimu Therapeutic Cheat SheetTacrolimus and Pimecrolimus are both calcineurin inhibitors FDA-approved for atopic dermatitis. However, their topical use offers steroid-sparing benefits for a wide variety of other inflammatory dermatologic conditions. Tacrolimus was discovered in 1984 from the soil bacterium Streptomyces tsukubaensis and was originally FDA approved in 1994 as a systemic immunosuppressant for organ transplanta …
Topical Tacrolimus/Pimecrolimu Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Melanonychia: Clues for Diagnosis and the Importance of Histology
Melanonychia Originally published May 26, 2021; updated February 23, 2026 by the Next Steps in Derm Editorial Team with refreshed links and expanded guidance on treating nail disorders. Just as pigmented lesions on the skin can vary widely from freckles to lentigines to nevi to melanoma, similar pigmented lesions can be seen in nails. Melanonychia, brown …
Melanonychia
PGY-3 Roadmap: Confidence and Consolidation
PGY-3 Dermatology ResidentsWelcome to the next installment of The Roadmap Series: Key Learnings by Residency Year. Confidence and Consolidation: Navigating the Second Year of Dermatology Residency is a concise, practical guide to help PGY-3 residents turn early exposure into dependable clinical skill. Inside you’ll find focused advice on building autonomy and efficiency in clinic, strategic Core Exam preparation, using te …
PGY-3 Dermatology Residents