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Genodermatoses
Featuring faculty, Dr. James Treat Dr. James Treat began an engaging lecture this morning on genodermatoses with the emphasis that a dermatological manifestation may be the first marker of a systemic genetic condition. As dermatology providers, we are “the gateway into the medical system’ and as such it’s essential to […]
June 5, 2019
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Infantile Hemangiomas and Vascular Tumors
Featuring faculty, Dr. James Treat and Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness Dr. Sheilagh Maguiness presented a comprehensive lecture reviewing infantile hemangiomas. She discussed the recent findings revealing how early in life infantile hemangiomas undergo rapid growth. This early rapid growth should encourage referrals to vascular specialists as early as 4 weeks. Furthermore, Dr. […]
June 5, 2019
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Defining the Relationship Between Melasma and Hormones
Melasma, patchy dark spots on facial skin, develops in women and can cause significant effects on quality of life due to the difficulty in treating the condition. Melasma appears during the reproductive years and is frequently associated with female sex hormones. Oral contraceptives can hasten the development of melasma (as […]
April 16, 2019
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Are Plant-Based Hair Dyes Less Irritating?
Plant-derived dyes have been used on hair for centuries and consumers are becoming more interested in plant-based options as an alternative to chemical dyes. One of the reasons for consumer interest is the perception that plant-based hair dye may be less irritating and toxic than synthetic dye. However, plant-based dyes […]
April 15, 2019
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Cancer and Psoriasis: Clinical Recommendations and Observations from the Australasian Psoriasis Collaboration
Patients with psoriasis are at increased risk of certain cancers and there are questions about the contribution of long-term use of biologic and immune modulatory therapies to the risk factors. A roundtable was convened to look at questions around the association between cancer and psoriasis and to make clinical observations […]
April 9, 2019
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Know your Pain Meds: Which One is Best Following Derm Procedures?
There are a wide variety of pain relief medications that can be prescribed after a procedure, with different mechanisms of action and varied side effects and concerns for patients. In the past, for example, there have been fears that NSAIDs come with an increased risk of postoperative bleeding, so typically […]
April 8, 2019
