Education
Cutting-edge talks from today’s specialty experts attract attendees to the DF’s annual CME meeting: Clinical Symposia—Advances in Dermatology.
Update on Contact Dermatitis
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
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’…
Varicose Veins for Dermatologists
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…
2024 DF Clinical Symposium
The DF Clinical Symposium has a reputation for excellence that attracts hundreds yearly to receive a serious, in-depth medical educational experience and support the Foundation’s work.
Cancer Overdiagnosis: A Dermatopathologist’s Perspective
Dr. Bennett shared his perspective on melanoma overdiagnosis and how to address the problem. First, Dr. Bennett advised dermatologists to be careful about the language they use to describe melanoma screening and diagnosis. “Overdiagnosis” means using current diagnostic criteria to correctly diagnose a condition that may not harm the patient. Overdiagnosis does not mean misdiagnosis….
Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss
Dr. Craiglow presented about the use of oral minoxidil for hair loss disorders. First, Dr. Craiglow described the history of oral minoxidil treatment. Oral minoxidil was first used in patients with severe refractory hypertension, and hair growth was reported as a side effect. The exact mechanisms of oral minoxidil are unclear. It functions as a…