Assessing and Managing Filler Complications: Expert Insights and Solutions
Dr. Jacqueline Watchmaker, a fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist at Southwest Skin Specialists in Scottsdale, Arizona, shared practical, evidence-informed guidance on assessing and managing complications from hyaluronic acid and other injectable fillers. She emphasized that, although complications can occur with frequent injections, an injector’s skill in preventi …
Dr. Jacqueline Watchmaker, a fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist at Southwest Skin Specialists in Scottsdale, Arizona, shared practical, evidence-informed guidance on assessing and managing complications from hyaluronic acid and other injectable fillers. She emphasized that, although complications can occur with frequent injections, an injector’s skill in preventi … Continue reading "Assessing and Managing Filler Complications: Expert Insights and Solutions"
At the 2025 Pigmentary Disorders Exchange Symposium, Dr. Rebecca Vasquez, Associate Professor of Dermatology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, delivered an insightful presentation on drug-induced causes of hyperpigmentation. Her talk focused on the pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and diagnostic tools used to differentiate these disorders from more common pigmentary conditions such as melasm … 
It’s July 1st. You’re in orientation, buzzing with excitement (and maybe a little nervous), thrilled to finally begin dermatology residency. But then it hits you: Wait… there are more exams I need to take? What are they, and when do I need to take them?
Welcome to your guide to all the board-related milestones during dermatology residency. Whether you're a freshly minted PGY-2 or staring … 
Dermoscopy is an essential tool that every dermatology resident should master during training. The dedicated learning time in residency allows you to familiarize yourself with key dermoscopic features, enabling you to make more confident decisions about which lesions to biopsy and which ones to leave alone. Mastering dermoscopy early on will help you avoid unnecessary biopsies, ensuring patient sa … 
At the ODAC 2025 conference, Dr. Shawn Kwatra, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and a leading figure in chronic inflammatory skin diseases, delivered a compelling presentation on atopic dermatitis (AD). Dr. Kwatra provided an overview of current AD treatment options, along with valuable insights into the latest advancements emerging in the field o …