Key Steps for Conducting a Hair & Scalp Exam
Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD, knows the impact of hair and scalp disorders on patients’ quality of life. Dr. Farah is an associate of professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota and founder of Alluma Dermatology. For Dr. Farah, quality care begins with a thorough hair and scalp exam. In this Next Steps in Derm video interview, conducted in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference …
Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD, knows the impact of hair and scalp disorders on patients’ quality of life. Dr. Farah is an associate of professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota and founder of Alluma Dermatology. For Dr. Farah, quality care begins with a thorough hair and scalp exam. In this Next Steps in Derm video interview, conducted in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference … Continue reading "Key Steps for Conducting a Hair & Scalp Exam"
Let’s be honest, acral dermoscopy can be a little scary because no one wants to miss acral lentiginous melanoma. In its early stages, it can be subtle, and outcomes suffer when diagnosis is delayed. In this session, Dr. Stein—professor at NYU School of Medicine where she serves as the associate director of the Pigmented Lesion Section—provides a pattern-recognition reset on volar skin, empha … 
Healing by secondary intention is a common technique in dermatologic surgery, especially in patients with large, round wounds. Yet the technique has its drawbacks, including increased bleeding risk early on in the healing process as well as a risk of poor cosmetic outcomes. A novel technique – the “Luis V” peripheral mesh closure – serves an alternative, improving healing and resulting in … 
Boca Raton, Fla., dermatologist Robyn Siperstein, MD, FAAD, says a layered cake is the perfect analogy for understanding facial structure and the need for combination therapy in rejuvenation. In this Next Steps in Derm interview, in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference, Dr. Siperstein outlines each layer of the face, from bone to skin, and which therapies work best for each layer. Ener … 
Children with dermatologic conditions, ranging from eczema to psoriasis to hidradenitis suppurativa, are benefitting from advances in biologic therapy with several FDA-approved treatment options. However, real-life clinical experience reveals biologic therapy is not always initiated when prescribed. In addition, even when biologic therapy is initiated, adherence is often not maintained. Therefore, …