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Mastering the Surgical Procedure
Faculty: Mike Swann, MD Dr. Mike Swann presented a lecture on mastering the surgical procedure Friday morning with the comment “ a solid understanding of anatomy is required to do no harm”. He reviewed the “danger zones” of facial anatomy explaining that if “you stay in the subcutis you can […]
November 22, 2019
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Controversies in Dermatology from the Scientific Advisory Committee
Faculty: Lindsay Ackerman, MD Dr. Lindsay Ackerman presented a discussion of dermatology controversies from her work in the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) with US Dermatology Partners. She began with a review of superficial radiation (SRT) in the treatment of non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC). In most cases, brachytherapy is the way […]
November 21, 2019
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Transplant Dermatology
Faculty: Lindsay S. Ackerman, MD Thursday morning at the SDPA Fall Conference began with an enlightening lecture on skin cancer in solid organ transplant patients. Dr. Lindsay Ackerman described the solid organ transplant patient as the “most vulnerable population” for morbidity and mortality from the skin cancer epidemic. For example, […]
November 21, 2019
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Pre and Post Procedure Skin Care
Faculty: Ilanit Samuels, PA-C For one of the afternoon sessions of the aesthetics program of the Fall SDPA conference, Physician Assistant Ilanit Samuels reviewed pre and post procedure skin care. Firstly, it is important to recognize the type of skin of the individual patient, followed by the type of procedure […]
November 21, 2019
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Product Theater – Amgen: Managing Continued Treatment for Chronic Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Faculty: Paul Yamauchi, MD, PhD Dr. Yamauchi reviewed the long term use of Enbrel (etanercept) for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Psoriasis is an immune mediated disease characterized by erythematous scaling plaques and patches. Enbrel is a treatment for patients ages 4 and older who are candidates […]
November 21, 2019
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PRP/Microneedling
Faculty: Jennifer Holman, MD Dr. Holman began her presentation on platelet rich plasma (PRP) and microneedling through emphasizing her belief in the utilization of PAs in her practice as “best working as partners”. She reviewed the use of PRP dating back to the 1970s in medicine. The benefit of PRP […]
November 20, 2019
