Safety & Local Anesthetic
Dr. Nkem Ugonabo discusses topical and inhaled anesthesia, including benefits, risks, and toxicity management. Nkem Ugonabo, MD, MPH, Board-Certified Dermatologist, UnionDerm, New York City “Local anesthesia plays a critical role in procedural dermatology. Many of the procedures that we do in clinic, whether cosmetic, laser, etc., can be very painful for patients,” said Nkem Ugonabo, MD, […]
A Diagnostic Approach to Pemphigus and Pemphigoid
Dr. Alina G. Bridges discusses the various ways in which pemphigus and pemphigoid present and the role of immunofluorescence testing as part of the diagnostic approach. Alina G. Bridges, DO, FAAD, Director, Dermatopathology, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, Hofstra School of Medicine, New Hyde Park, NY “We use immunofluorescence not only in the diagnosis of autoimmune mucocutaneous blistering disorders like pemphigus […]
Updates in Microneedling
Dr. Monica Li discusses medical and cosmetic microneedling applications, including pearls for safe and effective treatment. Monica K. Li, MD, FRCPC, FAAD, Clinical Instructor, Department of Dermatology and Skin Science, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada “Microneedling in the recent five-six years has been reborn. It’s not a new technique or technology,” said Monica K. […]
Practicing Perspective With Derm Patients
Dr. G. Scott Drew discusses the importance of listening to and empathizing with patients of different backgrounds and cultures to understand their priorities within the construct of their disease states. G. Scott Drew, DO, FAOCD, Board-Certified Dermatologist, Dermatology Associates of Mid-Ohio, Marion, Ohio “How do I share my old, ambulatory, straight, male, white experience in […]
Optimal Scar Treatment Outcomes
Dr. Jill Waibel discusses the evolution of scar treatment options, enabling trained dermatologists and providers to effectively treat any scar type—even extensive scarring from burns. Jill S. Waibel, MD, Chief of Dermatology at Baptist Hospital, Voluntary Assistant Faculty at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, and Owner, Miami Dermatology and Laser Institute, Miami, […]
Off-Label Pearl
Dr. Ted Rosen discusses henna’s potential medicinal properties, including how it might help patients with hand-foot syndrome. Henna’s Medicinal Properties By Ted Rosen, MD, FAADProfessor of Dermatology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas Henna, also known as the “Egyptian privet,” is a natural plant-derived product long utilized for its ability to dye the skin, hair, […]
Overview of Diversity and Health Disparities in Dermatology
The key to reducing disparities in healthcare is providing culturally sensitive and unbiased quality care. In the first video in this series, Dr. Howa Yeung provides an overview of diversity and health disparities in dermatology, including skin disease burden and treatment patterns across populations and a framework for addressing health equity. About This Series This educational […]
Technology for Topical Therapy Adherence
Dr. Steven R. Feldman discusses technology advancements for better patient adherence to topical therapies, including ongoing research. Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD, Professor of Dermatology, Pathology and Social Sciences and Health Policy, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina “Here’s the problem. We know skin diseases are horrible. We already have some great treatments, […]
Acne and Rosacea in Skin of Color
Dr. Andrew Alexis discusses how acne and rosacea differ in darker skin types, including how to optimally manage both. Andrew Alexis, MD, MPH, Professor of Clinical Dermatology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City “Acne is among the leading skin disorders for which patients with skin of color see a dermatologist. There are data that […]
Off-Label Pearl
The authors discuss their experience with a young adult alopecia areata patient who, despite being on several medical therapies, continued to get worse. They call the addition of upadacitinib 15 mg daily a “therapeutic triumph.” Upadacitinib for Severe Alopecia Areata By Emily Hall, DNPCa; Margaret DiRuggiero, BSb; Douglas DiRuggiero, DMSc, PA-Ca; and John Chung, MDa a. […]