Daily Hot Takes from SOCU 2026: Day 1 Highlights
Day 1 of the 17th Annual Skin of Color Update (SOCU 2026) opened with a historic sense of community, reflection, and relentless dedication to advancing dermatologic care for patients with skin of color.
Co-Chairs Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD, and Eliot F. Battle, MD, welcomed attendees from across the globe—spanning Europe, the Caribbean, the UK, and across the United States—marking 17 y …
Day 1 of the 17th Annual Skin of Color Update (SOCU 2026) opened with a historic sense of community, reflection, and relentless dedication to advancing dermatologic care for patients with skin of color.
Co-Chairs Andrew F. Alexis, MD, MPH, FAAD, and Eliot F. Battle, MD, welcomed attendees from across the globe—spanning Europe, the Caribbean, the UK, and across the United States—marking 17 y … Continue reading "Daily Hot Takes from SOCU 2026: Day 1 Highlights"
A 26-year-old man with a history of cystic fibrosis initiated a new cystic fibrosis medication two months ago. Approximately one week ago, the patient noticed the abrupt onset of papules on his upper back, as shown, for which he has tried using a benzoyl peroxide wash without improvement. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
A. Cessation of cystic fibrosis medication
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A 16 year old patient returns to clinic after spending spring break in Miami complaining of separation of his nails from his nail bed. He also has a sunburn. The patient has erythematous comedones and pustules on his cheeks, forehead, chin and upper back [see photo], and was started on treatment for these findings at his last visit. Which of the following most likely caused his nail findings?
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This patient should be treated with what medication to avoid further scarring?
A. Topical tretinoin
B. Minocycline
C. Isotretinoin
D. Spironolactone
E. Bactrim
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What is the minimum amount of time that you would advise this woman to avoid pregnancy after completing a course of isotretinoin?
A. 1 week
B. 1 month
C. 6 months
D. 1 year
E. 3 years
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