Treating the Skin and Hair in Breast Cancer Patients
Dr. Angela Lamb discusses breast cancer treatment side effects that affect the hair, skin, and nails, including the dermatologists’ role on the multidisciplinary team. Angela Lamb, MD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Assistant Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, and Medical Director of the Faculty Practice Access Center, Mount Sinai, New York City “I started the subspecialty […]
New Treatments for Psoriasis
Dr. Alice Gottlieb discusses the science behind recently approved therapies for psoriasis, including their mechanisms of action and efficacy. Alice Gottlieb, MD, PhD, Medical Director of Dermatology, Mount Sinai in New York City, New York. “I presented a summary of what is known about the interleukin (IL)-17 and -23 blockers, and introduced bimekizumab (not yet […]
Melanoma Treatment Advances
Dr. David Fisher discusses advancements in melanoma treatments that offer stage 4 patients hope for cure as well as prevention of recurrence and progression in earlier melanoma stages. David E. Fisher, MD, PhD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital and Director of the Melanoma Program at MGH Cancer Center “The treatment outlook […]
Cytokines Involved in the Pathogenesis of Atopic Dermatitis
In part 1 of this educational series, Dr. Christopher Bunick provides an overview of cytokines involved in atopic dermatitis, including a discussion of type I and type II receptors, and why all of it matters in the treatment of AD patients. About This Series This 2-part educational video series examines skin itch related to inflammatory […]
Emergency Skin Issues in Peds
Dr. Kalyani Marathe discusses diagnosing, differentiating, and treating various pediatric dermatologic emergencies. Kalyani Marathe, MD, MPH, Director, Division of Dermatology and Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati, Department of Pediatrics So when we think about… rashes that are caused by infectious agents, there’s a pretty broad range, but some of the newer things that we’re seeing […]
Literature Lessons – February
Including the latest on general and pediatric dermatology, contact dermatitis, cutaneous oncology, infectious disease, and more. GENERAL DERMATOLOGY Chronic hand eczema, including cases in individuals with no prior history of atopic dermatitis, may respond to dupilumab therapy according to a small (N=19) retrospective Danish study. Dosage regimen was identical to that used for adult atopic dermatitis. […]
Update on Systemic Treatments for Adults With Uncontrolled Moderate-to-Severe AD
Dr. April Armstrong introduces this educational video series that examines skin itch related to inflammatory skin disorders, including the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis (AD) as well as the nuances of patient cultural conversations that can help to improve patient care. About This Series This 2-part educational video series examines skin itch related to inflammatory skin […]
The Latest on Epidermolysis Bullosa
Dr. Anna Bruckner discusses important things to remember and consider when treating epidermolysis bullosa, as well as pipeline gene therapies that could help change the course of the disease. Anna L. Bruckner, MD, MSCS, Professor of Dermatology and Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine and Co-director of the regional center of excellence for epidermolysis […]
Diagnosing and Treating Pediatric Psoriasis
Dr. Elaine Siegfried discusses pediatric psoriasis, including nuances for diagnosis, treatment approach, and genetic variants. Elaine Siegfried, MD, Professor of Pediatrics and Dermatology at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri “In a recent talk about summarizing pediatric psoriasis for dermatologists … I spent quite a bit of time talking about diagnosis […]
Diet and Atopic Dermatitis
Dr. Ted Rosen discusses a recent paper in which author Peter A. Lio, MD, writes that educating AD patients about the range of food reactions, how rarely they are reported to occur, and potential risks of dietary modification, can build trust and rapport between dermatologists and their patients. Ted Rosen, MD, FAAD Professor of Dermatology, Baylor College […]