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The Derm/Rheum Clinic: Treatment Strategies for Patients with Cutaneous Autoimmune Disease
cutaneous autoimmune diseaseEffective treatment strategies are available for cutaneous autoimmune disease, according to Dr. Anthony Fernandez, director of medical and inpatient dermatology at the Cleveland Clinic. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Fernandez, who explains how the severity of the disease impacts the most appropriate treatment option. …
cutaneous autoimmune disease
Clinical End Points in Laser Therapy: Warning Signs and Therapeutic Responses
laser therapyIf you don’t know clinical end points in laser therapy, you will have a greater likelihood of severe or long-lasting side effects, says Dr. Fernanda Sakamoto, assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical School. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Sakamoto, who explained how clinical end points can give dermatolo …
laser therapy
Clinical Trials and How to Run a Clinical Research Unit 
clinical trialsParticipating in dermatology research can be a fulfilling part of a dermatologist’s career. So how can a dermatologist start participating in clinical trials? Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Leon Kircik, clinical professor of dermatology at Icahn School of Medicine. Watch as Dr. Kircik shares the three pillars of a cl …
clinical trials
Alopecias: Diagnostic Clues and Nuances in Clinical Presentation
alopeciasHair loss is a broad category that can be difficult for dermatology clinicians to manage. Having a scripted or algorithmic approach to alopecia consults can decrease clinician anxiety, says Dr. Adam Friedman, co-chair of the ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Dr. Friedman, who shared his approach for evaluating alopecia …
alopecias
Publications that Will Change the Way You Inject and Consent
Robyn Siperstein MDRecent studies on the risks of vascular occlusions and the safety of cannulas versus needles have impacted the way Dr. Robyn Siperstein educates and consents her patients. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Siperstein, a dermatologist in Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, Fla. Hear why Dr. Siperstein says a paper by Dr. Murad …
Robyn Siperstein MD