Medical, Surgical & Laser-Based Treatment Strategies for Patients With Hidradenitis Suppurativa
The latest buzz word in hidradenitis suppurativa treatment is combination. Without a single, consistently and widely effective therapy, it’s important to build your own regimen by combining treatments, says Dr. Steven Daveluy, associate professor of dermatology and residency program director at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, A …
The latest buzz word in hidradenitis suppurativa treatment is combination. Without a single, consistently and widely effective therapy, it’s important to build your own regimen by combining treatments, says Dr. Steven Daveluy, associate professor of dermatology and residency program director at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, A … 
You are asked to evaluate this 44 year old man with a history of diabetes and housing insecurity who is currently in the emergency room. He is also on metformin. The area is exquisitely tender. What is the best first step in your work-up?
A. Deep punch biopsy (double-punch) to evaluate subcutaneous tissue
B. Bacterial and fungal swab
C. Imaging and surgical consult
D. Oral doxycycl … 
As dermatologists, we understand that hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) can be a devastating disease that affects all aspects of our patients’ lives, influencing their physical health, ability to be active, and ability to be intimate. This disease disproportionately affects patients with skin of color and unfortunately, treatment can be challenging. We are lucky to have experts who dedicate their cl … 
Pediatric lichen planopilaris (LPP) is a clinical variant of lichen planus (LP) that can lead to scarring hair loss without prompt intervention. While various therapies exist, intralesional and topical corticosteroids remain the mainstay of treatment in pediatric LPP. Refractory cases may require systemic therapies, selection of which may prove challenging due to the lack of data regarding pediatr … 
The March issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology features an outstanding line-up of articles with topics ranging from OTC products for acne to Mohs Micrographic Surgery for genital skin cancer. Straight from the JDD Editor’s desk, we share this month’s issue highlights:
Advisors agreed that OTC products and skincare recommendations, in addition to the use of prescription medications, … 