pruritis

Practical Tips for Managing the Itchy Patient
itchNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Shawn Kwatra, associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Watch and learn Dr. Kwatra’s tips for a workup in an itchy patient. Itch falls on the neuroimmune spectrum, so learn why it’s important to determine if a dermatological condition is to bl …
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Racial Disparities in Itch
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Shawn Kwatra, associate professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Kwatra shares what dermatology clinicians need to know about racial disparities in itch. Find out how disease prevalence and presentation play a role in these disparities. Watch as Dr. Kw …
Skincare Mondays | Oat for Oncology Patients
Dermatologic side effects are among the most frequent unexpected side effects of cancer treatments.1,2 Targeted therapies are associated with a lower incidence of systemic adverse events, but a higher incidence of dermatological AEs - including acneiform rash and pruritus.3 Skin toxicities can have a dramatic negative impact on QOL and overall success of treatment therapies.3 Skin toxicities oft …
Chronic Pruritus: How to Tailor Management Based on Underlying Cause and Patient Needs
chronic pruritusWow! The ODAC Dermatology Conference in January 2022 highlighted the importance of conference attendance and the need for expert lectures on clinically relevant dermatologic topics.  We are in an era when basic sciences and translational research has direct correlation and impact on our therapeutic measures for patients. While it is refreshing to have so many options for patients’ treatment, it …
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Prescribing Low-Dose Naltrexone for Skin Disease
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) for skin diseaseHave you prescribed low-dose Naltrexone for skin disease?  Not sure why it works? Not sure how best to use it, or how to prescribe it? Feel like you could use more information to help you more safely and effectively utilize this medication? I myself utilize this medication for itch but have had mixed success.  Enter Dr. Bodemer and her recent lecture. During the 2020 Integrative Dermatology S …
Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) for skin disease