Calcipotriene Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Calcipotriene is a synthetic Vitamin D3 analogue with various functions, including promoting cellular differentiation and reducing inflammatory cytokines. The unique mechanism of action of calcipotriene has expanded its utility beyond psoriasis to off-label uses for other dermatologic conditions. Calcipotriene is well tolerated and can be used in conjunction with other treatment modalities. We con …
Calcipotriene is a synthetic Vitamin D3 analogue with various functions, including promoting cellular differentiation and reducing inflammatory cytokines. The unique mechanism of action of calcipotriene has expanded its utility beyond psoriasis to off-label uses for other dermatologic conditions. Calcipotriene is well tolerated and can be used in conjunction with other treatment modalities. We con … 
There are many procedural treatments that we have worked on finessing in dermatology, but for some patients with non-melanoma skin cancer, nonsurgical treatments should be discussed. We had the opportunity to review the strengths and weaknesses of nonsurgical treatment approaches for non-melanoma skin cancer and review the indications and future implications of these treatments at ODAC 2023 with D … 
With a special focus on psoriasis, the August issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology features an outstanding editorial line-up with articles, features, and case reports on topics ranging from antihistamines in psoriasis, facial erythema in rosacea, management of AKs, to herpes zoster following COVID-19 vaccination, cutaneous angiosarcoma of the scalp, and everything in between! Straight fr … 
Dr. Hanke, a dermatologic surgeon who needs no introduction (but I’ll give one anyway!) provided us with an evidence-based discussion of field treatments available for actinic keratoses at ODAC 2021 conference.
Just to name a few of Dr. Hanke’s accomplishments, he is the current Senior Vice President of the Skin Cancer Foundation, Senior editor of JDD, and the former president of the AAD, A … 