ODAC Conference

Chronic Pruritus: How to Tailor Management Based on Underlying Cause and Patient Needs
chronic pruritusWow! The ODAC Dermatology Conference in January 2022 highlighted the importance of conference attendance and the need for expert lectures on clinically relevant dermatologic topics.  We are in an era when basic sciences and translational research has direct correlation and impact on our therapeutic measures for patients. While it is refreshing to have so many options for patients’ treatment, it …
chronic pruritus
Hormonal Treatment of Acne: Work up, Indications, & Guidelines
Hormonal treatment of acneDr. Diane Thiboutot, Professor of Dermatology at The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, gave a practical talk at the 2022 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference about hormonal treatment of acne. Dr. Thiboutot discussed the hormonal work up, indications for hormonal treatment, and guidelines for choosing a therapy, including oral contraceptives. Hormonal Workup for Ac …
Hormonal treatment of acne
What’s New in Diagnosing and Treating Facial Melanoma
Facial MelanomaNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Harold S. Rabinovitz (Professor of Dermatology at Medical College of Georgia) about the latest trends in managing facial melanoma. Watch as he unveils how doctors are better equipped to diagnose patients using new devices, plus the single treatment option he considers a game changer.  …
Facial Melanoma
The Future of Teledermatology
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) about teledermatology's rise during the …
teledermatology
Tips and Tricks for Diagnosing & Managing Atopic Dermatitis (AD)
atopic dermatitisAtopic dermatitis is a heterogeneous, chronic inflammatory disease that affects upwards of 10% of children and 7% of adults in the United States. Despite being an incredibly common skin concern among patients, AD continues to pose diagnostic and treatment challenges to dermatologists. What are some common misconceptions about AD? AD always starts in childhood. FALSE. 25% of adults w …
atopic dermatitis