Racial Disparities in Itch
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Shawn Kwatra, associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Kwatra shares what dermatology clinicians need to know about racial disparities in itch. Find out how disease prevalence and presentation play a role in these disparities. Watch as Dr. Kw …
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Shawn Kwatra, associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Kwatra shares what dermatology clinicians need to know about racial disparities in itch. Find out how disease prevalence and presentation play a role in these disparities. Watch as Dr. Kw … 
As dermatologists, pruritus (or itch) is one of the most frequent symptoms that we encounter. The broad spectrum of itch severity in patients with various dermatologic conditions suggests a need for a host of “tools” or medications that dermatologists should have in their toolbox. In this publication, we continue our Therapeutic Cheat Sheet series by highlighting the uses of Doxepin in dermato … 
Wow! The ODAC Dermatology Conference in January 2022 highlighted the importance of conference attendance and the need for expert lectures on clinically relevant dermatologic topics. We are in an era when basic sciences and translational research has direct correlation and impact on our therapeutic measures for patients. While it is refreshing to have so many options for patients’ treatment, it … 
Chronic pruritus affects 8-16% of the general population and has a profound impact on patient quality of life.1-3Although the symptom of pruritus may originate from a number of underlying etiologies, including metabolic derangements and infectious causes, along with neoplastic, inflammatory, or psychiatric conditions, other cases may be idiopathic in nature.4 Given the diversity of underlying cont … 
Gabapentin is a well-established treatment option for itch with a reassuring safety profile that does not require continued lab monitoring. Generalized itching is a common cause of visits to the dermatologist and can be difficult to treat, leading to sleepless nights and inability to function. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at gabapentin.
GABAPENTIN THERAPEUT … 