Acne Management – One Dermatologist’s approach

Clinic A/P, adults, Clinic A/P, Peds, DERMATOLOGY

Wash face with mild soap or salicylic acid cleanser OTC morning and night with their hands. Use a towel separate from the one used on the rest of the body for patting the face dry. Clindamycin topical lotion, solution or gel twice daily after washing morning and...

Eczema vs. Dermatitis vs. Atopic Dermatitis – Meaning and Types of Eczema

DERMATOLOGY

According to Habif’s clinical dermatology, 5th edition, “Eczema (Eczematous inflammation) is the most common inflammatory skin disease. Although the term dermatitis is often used to refer to an eczematous eruption, the word means inflammation of the skin...

Skin Biopsy Indications

DERMATOLOGY

“A skin biopsy is used to diagnose or rule out skin conditions and diseases. It may also be used to remove skin lesions. A skin biopsy may be necessary to diagnose or to help treat skin conditions and diseases, including: Actinic keratosis Bullous pemphigoid and...

Describing Skin Lesions

DERMATOLOGY

https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/dermatologic-disorders/approach-to-the-dermatologic-patient/description-of-skin-lesions

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema): Presentation by Age

DERMATOLOGY

The clinical presentation of atopic dermatitis varies with age. There are 3 phases of eczema present that differently. Infantile stage (0-2 years of age) – Occurs on the face, scalp, extensor surfaces of limbs, and on the trunk. Infants may have generalized body...

Treating Acne with Diet

DERMATOLOGY

Significance of diet in treated and untreated acne vulgaris. Advances in Dermatology and Allergology/Postȩpy Dermatologii i Alergologii. 2016;33(2):81-86. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4884775/