Hyperhidrosis Quiz Question #2
Correct Answer: B
While severe acne, psoriasis, and long-term, extreme itchiness can all be highly detrimental to an individual’s quality of life, research has shown that hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating) actually results in the biggest quality of life shortfalls. Of course, everyone living with a serious skin condition deserves care for both their physical and emotional health, especially bec …
With a special focus on lasers, light sources, and devices, the November issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology features an outstanding line up of editorials and original articles on topics ranging from deoxycholic acid (ATX-101) for fat reduction, treating molluscum contagiosum, skincare for neonates and infants, laser in the treatment of granulomas on the nose, and everything in between …
At the 2021 Skin of Color Update, Dr. Heather Woolery-Lloyd, Director of the Skin of Color Division at the University of Miami Department of Dermatology, delivered an excellent talk on cosmeceutical recommendations for patients with diverse skin types, a personal favorite subject of hers. Catch the pearls of her talk here!
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A 57 year-old-female is post-op day 2 from a knee replacement. Dermatology is consulted for the dermatitis seen here. It is pruritic, and has not responded to 1% hydrocortisone. What is the most likely etiology of the physical findings?
A. Allergic contact dermatitis to a soap or other topical application
B. Irritant contact dermatitis due to excessive rubbing during the cleansing proces …