Beyond the Basics: Systemic Treatment for Atopic Dermatitis and Evaluation of Infantile Hemangiomas
To kick off ODAC 2021, Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, tackled two clinical dilemmas that are frequently seen among pediatric patients in the dermatology office: poorly controlled atopic dermatitis and infantile hemangiomas. Dr. Kirkorian reviewed currently available systemic therapies for atopic dermatitis as well those in the drug development pipeline. She went into detail about how she utilizes he …
To kick off ODAC 2021, Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian, MD, tackled two clinical dilemmas that are frequently seen among pediatric patients in the dermatology office: poorly controlled atopic dermatitis and infantile hemangiomas. Dr. Kirkorian reviewed currently available systemic therapies for atopic dermatitis as well those in the drug development pipeline. She went into detail about how she utilizes he …
What is the most likely diagnosis in this 16-year-old patient who developed this generalized eruption two weeks after onset of a sore throat due to strep infection?
A. Psoriasis
B. Pityriasis rosea
C. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma
D. Contact dermatitis
E. Lichen planus
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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Seventeen recently wrote an article sharing skin care advice dermatologists give their own teens.
For expert advice on how to counsel teens in caring for their skin, I consulted dermatologist Candrice Heath, MD, assistant professor at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Dr. Heath is board-certified in dermatology, pediatrics, and pediatric dermatology.
What are the most impo …
Who’s afraid of the Big Bad Wolves in pediatric dermatology? Whether in clinic or in the wards, we all have some bad wolves we hope not to encounter, and others that do not fail to surprise dermatologists. Here, I share a few of them as presented by Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian at the 2020 ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, including Mycoplasma-induced Rash and Mucositis (MIRM), Sta …
Dr. Yasmine Kirkorian, Interim Chief of Dermatology at Children's National Health System and Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics at the George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences, summarizes recent controversies in the field of pediatric dermatology regarding the usage of systemic therapies in children.
This article will provide an overview of the following:
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