Patient Education

How (and Why) to Start a Professional Social Media Account
professional social media account for dermatologistsSome might think you need to become an influencer to benefit from having a professional social media presence. But that couldn't be further from the truth. For dermatologists, social media can be an extension of your practice, a way to educate patients, and a tool for establishing trust and building your professional brand.  In an increasingly digital world, people turn to social media not onl …
professional social media account for dermatologists
JDD Buzz Series | Patient Perspectives on Scalp Biopsies for CCCA
A graphic featuring the text 'PATIENT PERSPECTIVES ON SCALP BIOPSIES FOR CCCA' over a microphotograph of a scalp biopsy sample showing inflammatory cells around a hair follicle.Scalp biopsies are an important tool in diagnosing central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), especially in atypical presentations where making an accurate diagnosis through other means is challenging. Even though a biopsy-confirmed diagnosis could lead to hair-saving treatment, hair loss patients sometimes balk at the recommendation to biopsy. The authors of a brief communication published …
A graphic featuring the text 'PATIENT PERSPECTIVES ON SCALP BIOPSIES FOR CCCA' over a microphotograph of a scalp biopsy sample showing inflammatory cells around a hair follicle.