Megan, Author at Dermatology Focus

Update on Contact Dermatitis

June 2024

Dr. Cohen shared updated information about contact dermatitis (CD), including trends, common allergens, consort CD, and systemic CD. Reading product labels is critical for diagnosing CD because most products contain common allergens. Dr. Cohen advised that there is overlap between CD and atopic dermatitis (AD). If a patient’s skin does not clear with treatment, consider…

How I Do It: Pediatric Psoriasis Cases

June 2024

Dr. Chiu presented information about the treatment of pediatric psoriasis beyond the use of topical steroids. First, Dr. Chiu described treatment options for pediatric psoriasis when topical steroids are insufficient. When discussing treatment options with the family, she typically offers three categories: phototherapy, oral medication, and injectables. Dr. Chiu reads the room and uses parents’…

Atopic Dermatitis: Guidelines of Care

June 2024

Dr. Cohen presented information about the updated guidelines from the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) for topical, systemic, and phototherapy treatments for atopic dermatitis (AD). First, Dr. Cohen discussed updated AAD guidelines for topical therapies. Moisturizers, calcineurin inhibitors, topical corticosteroids, topical phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitors, and Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are strongly recommended. Dr. Cohen encouraged…

Challenging Cases That Have Taught Me Oncology

June 2024

Dr. Choi presented three oncodermatology cases that demonstrate clinical pearls for the diagnosis and treatment of oral graft versus host disease (GVHD), nutritional deficiencies, and aleukemic leukemia cutis (LC). Case #1 A 71-year-old female with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) presented with oral pain and bleeding and bruising of the gums…

Varicose Veins for Dermatologists

June 2024

Dr. Wysong presented information about varicose veins for dermatologists. Dermatologists frequently see patients with venous disease in clinic but have limited formal training in treating it. First, Dr. Wysong shared an overview of varicose vein disease including anatomy, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical presentation. Venous insufficiency is the inability of the blood to return efficiently from…