medical dermatology

Friday Pop Quiz 11/15/2024
Biopsy of this lesion reveals massive papillary dermal edema, a diffuse neutrophilic infiltrate, and a lack of vasculitis. Stains for infectious organisms are negative. What is the first line treatment? A. Dapsone B. Colchicine C. Thalidomide D. Potassium iodide E. Prednisone To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our brand partn …
How to Get the Most out of Teledermatology Visits
TELEDERMATOLOGYNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. George Han  (Vice President of the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, member of the board of directors of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and member of the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation), who offers tips on better directing pa …
TELEDERMATOLOGY
It’s Mnemonic Monday! | NEW WORLD leishmaniasis
cutaneous leishmaniasisOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the geographical areas and associated species known for NEW WORLD leishmaniasis transmission with the following mnemonic: Let's Go Get Brazilian Blowouts in Mexico Let's = “lutz” aka Lutzomya sandfly species responsible for transmitting new world leishmaniasis Brazilian = L. braziliensis complex, leishmaniasis species commonly …
cutaneous leishmaniasis
It’s Mnemonic Monday! | Metabolic Syndromes Associated with Trichorrhexis Nodosa
trichorrhexis nodosa (TN)On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember metabolic syndromes associated with trichorrhexis nodosa (TN) of the hair with the following mnemonic: BLT Noodles B=Brooms, (e.g. frayed hair fibers with the appearance of two broomsticks pushed together in trichorrhexis nodosa) L=Low= helps remind you that this is associated with metabolic syndromes, with varying low or high leve …
trichorrhexis nodosa (TN)
It’s Mnemonic Monday! | Side Effects of Hedgehog Inhibitors Vismodegib and Sonidegib
hedgehog inhibitorsOn this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember the side effects of hedgehog inhibitors, vismodegib and sonidegib, with the following mnemonic: MAD Weight loss M=muscle spasm (72% of cases) A=alopecia (64% of cases) D= dysgeusia (55% of cases) Weight loss= weight loss (45% of cases) Click HERE to download or print your mnemonic card. Study More! Need a refresher on he …
hedgehog inhibitors