Faculty: Robert Micheletti, MD – Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Micheletti discusses the impact of dermatology consultation on the care of medically complex hospitalized patients and how the dermatology consultant can be an effective contributor to patient management.
Posted January 13, 2021
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Periodontitis, also known as gum disease, is a gum infection that can damage the soft tissue and lead to the destruction of the bone that supports the teeth. It is typically caused by an overgrowth of microbes which leads to an immune-inflammatory response. Dental plaque is a common contributing factor to periodontitis. Previous studies have identified connections between oral hygiene, the presence of specific bacterial species, and a variety of autoimmune skin conditions. A recently published article in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology investigated the relationship between oral health, oral care practices, and skin disease.
Numerous skin conditions including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, pemphigus, psoriasis, and lichen planus were found to have a correlation with poor oral health and hygiene. Specifically, patients with atopic dermatitis had higher rates of gingivitis, toothaches, and oral infections. Severe eczema, for example, was associated with a higher prevalence of bleeding gums. In addition, patients with lichen planus were found to have exacerbations of their condition if they had a heavier plaque burden and reduced oral care. On the other hand, it was found that better oral hygiene improved oral lichen planus
Psoriasis patients were found to have a strong oral streptococcal bacterial burden. Interestingly, psoriasis was shown to be improved or even cured with tonsillectomy.
This article reports the incidence of comorbid disease associations and the need for closer collaboration between dermatologists and dentists to treat several common skin diseases.
Byline: Sarah B.W. Patton, MSHS, PA-C
Posted January 13, 2021
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Reference: Macklis P, Adams K, Kaffenberger J, Kumar P, Krispinsky A, Kaffenberger B. The association between oral health and skin disease. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2020. June 13 (6): 48-53.
Faculty: Temitayo Ogunleye, MD – Philadelphia, PA
Join Dr. Ogunleye for this podcast for a discussion on the clinical findings and treatment recommendations for Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) and Traction Alopecia.
Posted January 13, 2021
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Faculty: Joslyn Kirby, MD – Hummelstown, PA
To round out the 3-part series, Dr. Kirby discusses the latest dermoscopy research related to new data on special body sites, chronic inflammatory conditions, and pigmented and non-pigmented malignancies.
Posted January 13, 2021
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Faculty: Joslyn Kirby, MD – Hummelstown, PA
Listen in as Dr. Kirby applies what was covered in Part 1 to actual dermatology cases. Featured cases include special body sites, chronic inflammatory conditions, and pigmented and non-pigmented malignancies.
Posted January 13, 2021
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Faculty: Joslyn Kirby, MD – Hummelstown, PA
Join Dr. Joslyn Kirby for Part 1 of a 3-part dermoscopy podcast for a review of the 2-step algorithm for dermoscopy, followed by an in-depth discussion on findings for pigmented and non-pigmented lesions.
Posted January 12, 2021
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