Atopic Dermatitis – Friday Pop Quiz – 4/1/2022
A father brings in his child who has a history of atopic dermatitis. He reports a one-week history of blisters on the extremities and states this looks different than his usual eczema. The child is well appearing and happily cooperative with your exam. What is the next step in management?
A. Scabies prep
B. Wound culture
C. Tzanck smear
D. Potassium hydroxide prep
E. Punch b …
A father brings in his child who has a history of atopic dermatitis. He reports a one-week history of blisters on the extremities and states this looks different than his usual eczema. The child is well appearing and happily cooperative with your exam. What is the next step in management?
A. Scabies prep
B. Wound culture
C. Tzanck smear
D. Potassium hydroxide prep
E. Punch b … Continue reading "Atopic Dermatitis – Friday Pop Quiz – 4/1/2022"
This month’s Patient Buzz includes a variety of articles addressing the needs of patients with skin of color such as hair transplants for black patients, skin cancer risk for black the community and how to find a skin of color expert.
Peruse this list of dermatology articles from the mainstream press and be ready for your patients’ questions:
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Sprinkled with many clinical pearls, Dr. Candrice Heath gave us an informative, case-based lecture at the 2021 Skin of Color Update: “Skin Conditions Disproportionately Affecting Pediatric & Adolescent Patients with Skin of Color.” Dr. Heath is an Assistant Professor and Director of Pediatric Dermatology at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and is active on social media @D … 
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Peruse this list of consumer media articles about acne and other skin, hair and n …