diabetes

Demystifying Deroofing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Dr. Daniel Klufas presented information about deroofing for Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS). Deroofing is a surgical procedure to remove the skin overlying a hidradenitis cavity. First, Klufas provided an overview of HS and HS surgical management. HS affects approximately 1% of individuals in the Western world, and its prevalence is higher in women and African Americans….

The Role of the Dermatologist in Reducing Cardiovascular
Risk in Psoriasis

Dr. Joel Gelfand presented information about cardiovascular (CV) risk in people with psoriasis and how dermatologists can recognize and reduce CV outcomes in these patients. First, Gelfand described the relationship between psoriasis and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the clinical significance of CV risk in patients with psoriasis. People with psoriasis are at increased risk of…