Key Steps for Conducting a Hair & Scalp Exam
Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD, knows the impact of hair and scalp disorders on patients’ quality of life. Dr. Farah is an associate of professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota and founder of Alluma Dermatology. For Dr. Farah, quality care begins with a thorough hair and scalp exam. In this Next Steps in Derm video interview, conducted in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference …
Ronda S. Farah, MD, FAAD, knows the impact of hair and scalp disorders on patients’ quality of life. Dr. Farah is an associate of professor of dermatology at the University of Minnesota and founder of Alluma Dermatology. For Dr. Farah, quality care begins with a thorough hair and scalp exam. In this Next Steps in Derm video interview, conducted in partnership with the ODAC Dermatology Conference … Continue reading "Key Steps for Conducting a Hair & Scalp Exam"
An infant is referred by their pediatrician for further evaluation of seborrheic dermatitis refractory to standard therapy. What is the most appropriate intervention?
A. Prescribe clobetasol solution
B. Obtain bacterial culture
C. Obtain fungal culture
D. Obtain complete blood count
E. Obtain skin biopsy
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. … 
Welcome to the April edition the JDD Highlights! Each month, we dive into the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology to bring you the most impactful research and clinical updates selected by the editor.
This month’s selection reflects the rapidly evolving landscape of modern dermatology. From the diagnostic precision of Artificial Intelligence in nail disorders to the "cosmetic elegance" of seborrhe … 
Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole with antiprotozoal, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties and is available in oral and topical formulations. The diverse mechanisms of action of metronidazole have expanded its utility across various dermatologic conditions. Topical metronidazole is well tolerated and has demonstrated improvements in inflammatory papules and pustules of rosacea. We conti … 
Ciclopirox is the only hydroxypyridone antifungal agent with a unique mechanism of action differentiating it from other antimycotic agents. Unlike the azole-antifungals which block the sterol synthesis in the fungal cell membrane, ciclopirox functions by chelating cations resulting in the degradation of fungal cells, as well as proposed anti-inflammatory properties. It is available in a variety of …