Atopic Dermatitis

Patient Buzz Series: Gen Z and Sun Protection Myths
sun protectionYou may want to make an extra effort to encourage your young adult patients to protect their skin from the sun. Recent surveys, as noted in The New York Times, showed that adults born after 1997 – those considered in Gen Z – were more likely to believe sun safety myths, including that daily sunscreen usage is more harmful than sun exposure. Experts say that misinformation in this age group …
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Challenging Clinicopathologic Scenarios: Traps to Avoid
Clinicopathologic Correlation CPCHistopathology can be rendered useless without good clinical information, according to Dr. Olayemi Sokumbi, a dermatologist and dermatopathologist with Mayo Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Sokumbi about traps to avoid in challenging clinicopathologic scenarios. Learn how not to miss a diagnosis of dermatomyosit …
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Friday Pop Quiz 5/17/2024
A mutated histidine-rich protein in the patient’s condition is most likely to be found in highest abundance in which of the following layers of the skin? A. Stratum basale B. Stratum corneum C. Stratum granulosum D. Stratum lucidum E. Stratum spinosum To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. …
Emerging Therapies for Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
atopic dermatitisIt’s an exciting time for new therapies in atopic dermatitis with several therapies recently approved or in late-stage development. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Baltimore dermatologist Dr. Shawn Kwatra, who outlined the new treatment options. From therapies that target IL-13 and IL-31 to JAK inhibitors, dermatology cl …
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JDD March 2024 Issue Highlights
alopeciaMarch into groundbreaking dermatological insights with the latest issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology! Explore the prescribing habits of oral minoxidil for androgenetic alopecia, delve into a comprehensive review of botulinum toxin uses, and discover the effectiveness of microneedling for acne scars. Plus, unravel the uncertainties surrounding exosome therapy in androgenetic alopecia. Fro …
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