Oral Antibiotics for Acne: A Review
Oral antibiotics are frequently used to treat moderate to severe acne. In the first podcast in this 3-part series, Dr. Christopher Bunick discusses indications, concerns, and improvements in oral antibiotic therapy for acne. About This Series The Dermatology Digest’s 3-part educational podcast series examines the use of oral antibiotics for treating acne, including the medical benefits, […]
Off-Label Pearl
By Ted Rosen, MD, FAADEditor-in-Chief Ustekinumab for Cheilitis Granulomatosa A 20-year-old patient was referred due to refractory cheilitis granulomatosa of about one year’s duration. He had already failed systemic, topical, and intralesional steroids, as well as prolonged courses of doxycycline and minocycline. There was no past medical history of note; specifically, no symptoms to suggest […]
Medical-Cosmetic Derm Continuum Improves Patient QoL
Dr. Heidi Prather discusses the impact of dermatology treatments on quality of life and considerations for a broader definition of patient “health.” Heidi B. Prather, MD, Cosmetic Dermatologist, Westlake Dermatology, Austin, Texas “… I started out really looking into the quality-of-life improvement on aesthetic patients within dermatology through a research project called IMPACT,” said Heidi […]
Itch and Inflammation: A Panel Discussion
Dr. Peter Lio moderates a panel discussion on the nuances of understanding, evaluating, and treating skin itch in atopic dermatitis with presenters Dr. Robert Sidbury and Dr. Marc Serota, representing the pediatric and allergist perspectives, respectively, as part of this video educational series on the science of chronic itch and inflammation. About This Series This […]
Predicting Response to Biologics in Psoriasis Patients
Dr. Jerry Bagel discusses his research on the Mind.px machine learning-based test to predict psoriasis patient responses to biologic therapy and the potential for this test to become part of precision medicine in dermatology practice. Jerry Bagel, MD, MSWindsor Dermatology and The Psoriasis Treatment Center of Central New Jersey, East Windsor, New Jersey, Clinical Professor […]
SRT for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
Dr. Mark Nestor discusses the evolution of superficial radiation therapy (SRT) to treat nonmelanoma skin cancer, including a comparison with electron beam radiation therapy. Mark S. Nestor, MD, PhD, is Director, Center for Cosmetic Enhancement, Aventura, and Voluntary Professor, Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida “Nonmelanoma […]
Diagnose This Zebra: A Differential Diagnosis Case
A 20-Year Intermittent, Mildly Pruritic Eruption A healthy 42-year-old female patient presents with a two-decade history of an intermittent, mildly pruritic eruption involving the anterior chest. Self-treatment has failed. Patient history and physical exam are non-contributary. What’s your diagnosis? By Ted Rosen, MD Professor of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas CASE HISTORY An […]
Improving Value in Patient Care
Dr. Arash Mostaghimi discusses the need for deliberate decision making and cost consideration when managing dermatology patients. Arash Mostaghimi, MD, MPH, is Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Newton Centre, Massachusetts “Value is a simple equation. It is basically what you get divided by how much it cost. So when we have some […]
THE DERMATOLOGY DIGEST | VOL. 3, NO. 7
Literature Lessons: August
Including the latest on acne, atopic dermatitis, COVID-19, contact dermatitis, cutaneous oncology, drugs and devices, infectious disease, psoriasis, and more. GENERAL DERMATOLOGY One-hundred-twenty-five cases of DRUG REACTION WITH EOSINOPHILIA AND SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS (DRESS) were identified, validated, and analyzed. A widespread eruption (>50% body surface area) was frequently present (97.6%). This eruption most often consisted of […]