The Many Faces of Lupus
Just as systemic lupus erythematosus (LE) can have protean systemic manifestations, cutaneous LE can present in many different ways. When confronted with the many faces of mucocutaneous LE, the following pearls can be valuable.
1. Be Aware of the SLICC Criteria
In 2012, the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) developed a set of clinical and immunologic criteria to assist …
Just as systemic lupus erythematosus (LE) can have protean systemic manifestations, cutaneous LE can present in many different ways. When confronted with the many faces of mucocutaneous LE, the following pearls can be valuable.
1. Be Aware of the SLICC Criteria
In 2012, the Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) developed a set of clinical and immunologic criteria to assist … 
Dermatology Advice from Industry Thought Leaders on Their Biggest Mistakes, Learning Lessons, and What They Would Tell Their Younger Selves
This year’s ODAC - Aesthetic, Surgical and Clinical Dermatology Conference offered attendees an amazing faculty roster ranging from leaders in medical dermatology to surgical dermatology and everything in between. Next Steps had the chance to catch up with … 
Next Steps in Derm is excited to be a part of the upcoming ODAC (Orlando Dermatology and Aesthetics Conference) taking place this weekend (1/18-1/21) in Orlando, FL. With the conference quickly approaching, we wanted to give you a run-down of the Top 10 Things you should do while in attendance! If you can’t make it to ODAC this year, be sure to put it on your “must attend events” list for … 
PART 2
Here are some more clinical pearls from the 2018 residents conference. If you haven’t read part one, you can find it here.
From Dr. Dee Anna Glaser’s “What You Really Need to Know about Treating the Aging Face: Fillers and Toxins”:
Evaluation during consultation is key. Ask the patient what they would like done, and what their budget is. While choosing treatm … 
It’s time for a review of Dr. Adam Friedman’s presentation, “Complexities of Managing Inflammatory Diseases,” which was another one of the popular lectures from ODAC 2018. This lecture was case-based and full of helpful pearls. So let’s get to it!
CASE #1: 70-year-old female with red, pruritic “rash” involving her face, trunk, and extremities for several months. The rest of her hi … 