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Dermpath Tips: October Edition of Dermalorian™ Podcast is Live
As a clinical dermatologist and a dermatopathologist, Michelle Hure, MD, has a dual perspective on this important aspect of dermatology care. In this edition of the Dermalorian™ Podcast from the DEF, Dr. Hure, founder of OC Skin Lab in Orange County, CA, offers her...
Care Is at the Heart of World Heart Day Collaboration with DEF and SDPA
In recognition of World Heart Day on September 29, the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) speak with one voice to emphasize the significance of caregiver health and underscore the importance of healthcare...
Inflammation at the Heart of Skin Disease
Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS A growing body of evidence has found that inflammatory skin diseases (ISDs) are associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular comorbidities. Patients with psoriasis have a documented increased for certain...
Another Option for Stubborn Warts?
Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a DNA virus that most commonly manifests as cutaneous warts. The current treatments that we use in our daily practice aim to irradicate the existing lesions. The lesions can be treated in...
October Webinar to Address Compensation, Negotiation for NPs & PAs
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants who want to learn more about what goes into negotiations and compensation can join a webinar from MyDermRecruiter.com, featuring CEO Michelle Sullentrup. Ms. Sullentrup will present “Maximizing Your Value as a...
Merkel Cell Carcinoma: What to Know
Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS “Wrinkles only go, where the smiles have been,” is one of my favorite Jimmy Buffett quotes. A few days ago, Jimmy passed away from complications of Merkel Cell Carcinoma, which is a very rare form of skin cancer. In my 28...
Cold Facts: Cryotherapy for Alopecia Areata
Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS Alopecia Areata can be challenging due to the limited treatment options available. Recently the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology published a literature review on the potential benefits of cryotherapy for patients with Alopecia....
Dermalorian™ Podcast Series: Listen to the September Episode
Although biosimilars have technically been approved for dermatologic indications for a while, the first self-administered agents did not hit the market until this summer. Their arrival has led to a number of questions for patients, prescribers, pharmacists, and...
Alopecia After Covid Vaccine: Exploring the Connection
Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS According to the most recent report from the CDC, COVID is still a national concern and over 152,500,000 vaccines have been given to the US population. A recent article published in Clinical Immunology discusses a potential link...
Hair Loss: Getting to the Root of the Problem
Kristine Kucera, PA-C, MPAS, DHS August is hair loss awareness month. Although hair loss patients can be challenging, recently I listened to a very informative webcast “Root Causes: Tackling Hair Health from the Inside Out.” Dr. Glynis Ablon addresses pattern...