Faculty: Jennifer Holman, MD and Chris Surek, DO The morning of the pre-conference day of the fall SDPA conference kicked off with an engaging presentation on the cosmetic patient assessment from Dr. Chris Surek and Dr. Jennifer Holman. Dr. Surek is a facial plastic surgeon and anatomist, while Dr. Jennifer […]
November 20, 2019
Having acne can affect an individual’s body image leading to shame, anxiety, depression, embarrassment and bullying from peers. Patients who suffer from acne present with low self-esteem and tend to be very self- conscious of their acne lesions. Treating a patient with acne can be one of the most rewarding […]
November 13, 2019
Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a poxvirus that presents with pink or skin colored umbilicated firm papules. The condition most often presents in the pediatric population, though adults can also present with the disease. Eczema is a risk factor for the development of molluscum contagiosum. The condition is transmitted from direct […]
November 6, 2019
According to the National Eczema Organization, more than 18 million adults in the US have atopic dermatitis , the most common form of eczema. Atopic dermatitis (AD) typically presents with erythematous scaling pruritic plaques on the cheeks, arms and legs. The majority of individuals who present with atopic dermatitis present […]
October 30, 2019
Melanoma is caused by the malignant transformation of melanocytes of the skin. According to the National Cancer Institute’s most recent data, the lifetime risk for developing melanoma is 1 in 38 Caucasians in the US. The most common location for presentation of melanoma is the trunk and extremities, with the […]
October 23, 2019
Due to a lack of dermatologists in the US, most dermatology practices have a long wait time for patients to secure an appointment. Patients in rural and underserved areas of care often lack access to timely and quality care. Teledermatology is a subspecialty of dermatology that allows technology to transfer […]
October 9, 2019