Patient Buzz: Melanoma Overdiagnosis | The Expert Weighs In
Verywell Health and several other media outlets are covering the issue of melanoma overdiagnosis in light of a recent study, which estimated more than 80,000 melanomas were overdiagnosed in white Americans in 2018 alone. Is melanoma overdiagnosis among white Americans a significant issue? What are the driving factors of overdiagnosis? What can dermatologists do better when diagnosing melanoma? …
Verywell Health and several other media outlets are covering the issue of melanoma overdiagnosis in light of a recent study, which estimated more than 80,000 melanomas were overdiagnosed in white Americans in 2018 alone. Is melanoma overdiagnosis among white Americans a significant issue? What are the driving factors of overdiagnosis? What can dermatologists do better when diagnosing melanoma? … Continue reading "Patient Buzz: Melanoma Overdiagnosis | The Expert Weighs In"
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. George Han, associate professor of dermatology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. There’s a lot of nuance in diagnosing psoriasis in darker skin tones, according to Dr. Han. Learn three components to consider, and why you might want to introduce systemic therapies earlier in this … 
During the 2023 Skin of Color Update in New York City, Dr. Omar Ibrahimi, a renowned laser and cosmetic dermatologist, as well as a Mohs surgeon in private practice in Stamford, Connecticut, imparted valuable insights into the use of lasers for pigmented lesions and tattoos. Dr. Ibrahimi placed significant emphasis on ensuring both safety and efficacy, particularly in individuals with diverse skin … 
At the 2023 Skin of Color Update, Dr. David Ciocon, Director of Dermatologic Surgery, Mohs Micrographic Surgery (MMS) and Procedural Dermatology at the Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, provided a comprehensive exploration of MMS in patients with skin of color, with a focus on defining keratinocyte carcinoma and shedding light on disparities within this patient popula … 
Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with Skin of Color Update, interviewed Dr. Shari Lipner, director of the Nail Division at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Hear the results of Dr. Lipner’s retrospective study on time to diagnosis in patients with skin of color who have nail psoriasis. Find out why the clinical examination is especially important. Learn how derm … 