IL-23 Inhibitors for Psoriasis Therapeutic Cheat Sheet
Psoriasis involves a complex inflammatory cascade mediated by various cytokine effectors. Over the past fifteen years, treatment options have evolved to include biologic medications that provide targeted inhibition of various pathways. IL-23 has emerged as an important inflammatory cytokine in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at IL- …
Psoriasis involves a complex inflammatory cascade mediated by various cytokine effectors. Over the past fifteen years, treatment options have evolved to include biologic medications that provide targeted inhibition of various pathways. IL-23 has emerged as an important inflammatory cytokine in the pathogenesis of psoriasis. We continue our series, Therapeutic Cheat Sheet, with a closer look at IL- … Continue reading "IL-23 Inhibitors for Psoriasis Therapeutic Cheat Sheet"
Next Steps in Derm author, Dr. Anna Chacon, searched the journals so that you don’t have to! She reports on important take-aways from different dermatology journals for the months of April, May, and June of 2019.
It is key to keep in mind that “important” is subjective and what is contained in this review is one person’s view of what should be remembered from these months of the literat … 
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Allure recently posted an article on why dermatologists and plastic surgeons are preparing to join other medical professionals in the fight against COVID-19.
Are dermatologists prepared to treat patients with contagious respiratory illness?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Sheila Farhang, MD, Mohs … 
Which of the following medications would likely exacerbate your patient's psoriasis?
A. Hydrochlorothiazide
B. Lisinopril
C. Amlodipine
D. Metoprolol
E. Diltiazem
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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This year at the 17th Annual Dermatology, Aesthetic & Surgical Conference (ODAC), Dr Amy McMichael presented the audience with new pearls of advice on how to approach and diagnose complex medical dermatology cases in patients with skin of color. During her session, she addressed the important need for providers to be able to recognize disease in patients of all races. The majority of the glob …