Friday Pop Quiz 11/8/2024
The patient developed this cutaneous adverse event 2 weeks after starting a clinical trial medication. What is the mechanism of action of the culprit medication?
A. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor
B. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor
C. Smoothened inhibitor
D. BRAF inhibitor
E. Programmed cell death (PD)-1 inhibitor
To find out the correct answer and …
The patient developed this cutaneous adverse event 2 weeks after starting a clinical trial medication. What is the mechanism of action of the culprit medication?
A. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor
B. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor
C. Smoothened inhibitor
D. BRAF inhibitor
E. Programmed cell death (PD)-1 inhibitor
To find out the correct answer and … 
Introduction to Retinol
Vitamin A and its derivatives have been utilized in both prescription and cosmetic over‑the‑counter (OTC) anti-aging creams for decades. Retinol, a form of Vitamin A, has been shown to improve the appearance of collagen-depleted skin, complement skin’s natural renewal process, and fight signs of aging. Retinol was discovered over a century ago, but it wasn’t until … 
On this Mnemonic Monday, we challenge you to remember syndromes with an X-linked Recessive (XLR) inheritance pattern with the following mnemonic:
CHAD’S KINKY WIFE GOT LUCKY
Chronic granulomatous disease
Hunter’s disease
Anhidrotic ectodermal dysplasia
Dyskeratosis congenita
SCID
Menkes Kinky hair disease
Wiskott-Aldrich
Ichthyosis
X-linked Fabry’s disease
Ehlers-Danlos V and IX … 
Dr. Lester is the Director of the Skin of Color Program at the Department of Dermatology University of California San Francisco. Wow! This means we got a “two for one special” from her lecture, not only learning about the truths and myths associated with the use of isotretinoin in acne but also recognizing that those who are underrepresented minorities or socioeconomically disadvantaged may no …