Patients who suffer from severe acne present with painful nodules and cysts that can lead to scarring. It can be a difficult condition to treat and often warrants systemic treatments for clearance of these acne lesions. Isotretinoin is a Vitamin A derivative medication that is highly effective for treatment of […]
August 28, 2019
Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated inflammatory skin disease. Patient with psoriasis typically present with erythematous scaling patches and plaques on the elbows, knees, scalp and buttocks. Up to 30 percent of patients who have psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis. It has been found that patients who have psoriasis are at […]
August 21, 2019
Erosive pustular dermatosis of the scalp (EPDS) is an uncommon disease of the scalp that is often misdiagnosed. Presentation of this condition typically occurs between the ages of 60 and 70 in both men and women. Clinical findings of EPDS include pustules, erosions and erythema in sun damaged skin of […]
August 13, 2019
Featuring Todd Cartee, MD Mohs surgeon Dr. Cartee provided a comprehensive overview of cutaneous oncology in one of the afternoon breakout sessions. Incidence of non-melanoma skin cancers is increasing in patients under 40 years of age in the US. High risk basal cell cancers include micronodular, infiltrating and morpheaform subtypes. […]
June 10, 2019
Featuring Robert Micheletti, MD Dr. Robert Micheletti explored urgent and emergent presentations in the dermatology patient. Dr. Micheletti began his lecture stating there is “no predicting what walks through the door” and therefore it is essential to recognize skin lesions and “red flags” to know when a situation demands urgent […]
June 8, 2019
Featuring Guest Faculty, Joshua Grosshandler, MD For the afternoon product theater, Dr. Joshua Grosshandler reviewed acne and the new medication Seysara. Dr. Grosshandler reported he loves treating acne “because we can really make a difference in patient’s lives and self-confidence.” It has been recently realized inflammation is the key driver […]
June 8, 2019