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Patient Buzz: Dry, Brittle Nails | The Expert Weighs In
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by Allison Sit on
Bustle recently posted an article on tricks to strengthen dry and brittle nails. How should dermatology clinicians counsel their patients who have dry, brittle nails? What nail conditions are sometimes misdiagnosed as dry, brittle nails? For expert advice, I reached out to Molly Hinshaw, MD, professor of dermatology, section chief of dermatopathology and director of the nail clinic at the U …

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Top 3 Tips for Performing Nail Biopsies
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by NEXT STEPS IN DERM TEAM on
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Molly Hinshaw (who is board certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology, and directs the Nail Clinic at UWHealth in Madison, WI) about nail biopsies. Watch as she offers advice to her fellow dermatologists on preparing themselves (as well as their staff and patients) before this procedure …

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Patient Buzz: Diagnosing Nail Melanoma | The Expert Weighs In
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by Allison Sit on
TODAY.com recently posted an article about one woman's experience with subungual melanoma, which was initially diagnosed as a mole. What are some common mimics to nail melanoma that could result in a missed diagnosis, and when should a dermatologist perform a nail biopsy? For expert advice, I reached out to Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, associate professor of clinical dermatology and director of t …

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The Many Faces of Melanoma
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by Lauren C. Payne, MD, MS, FAAD on
Our new series, “The Many Faces of”, will showcase side-by-side images of some of the most commonly seen dermatology conditions in an array of skin tones and briefly highlight nuances in clinical presentation.  All images featured in the series are part of The Full Spectrum of Dermatology: A Diverse and Inclusive Atlas, a resource developed by co-editors Misty Eleryan, MD, MS, and Adam Frie …

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Melanonychia: Clues for Diagnosis and the Importance of Histology
Melanonychia
by Edita Newton, MD on
Just as pigmented lesions on the skin can vary widely from freckles to lentigines to nevi to melanoma, similar pigmented lesions can be seen in nails. Melanonychia, brown or black pigmentation in the nail plate, can frequently present a diagnostic challenge for the dermatologist. While most causes of melanonychia are benign, it is important to recognize when the diagnosis is malignant or uncerta …

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