Building Successful Culture, Mission, and Vision in Dermatology
Building a successful culture in academic dermatology is necessary now more than ever, which is compounded by the shortage of dermatologists, especially academicians. This dearth of academic dermatologists raises questions concerning who will train future generations of physicians and who will drive innovative research to advance the field and improve patient care. Recruitment and retention of dermatologists in academia faces steep challenges posed by increasing demands within academic medicine and the draw of the private sector. (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 16, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Lisa Zhai, Kiran Motaparthi Source Type: research
Human Monkeypox Disease
There has been an alarming rise in human monkeypox cases during these past few months in countries where the disease is not endemic. The recent COVID-19 pandemic and the connection of the monkeypox virus with the smallpox-causing Variola virus makes it highly likely to be a candidate for another human health emergency. The transmission mode is predominantly via sexual contact, especially among men who have sex with men (MSM) – anogenital lesions are the most typical presentation. Although it is a disease with a self-limiting course, some patients require admission for severe anorectal pain, pharyngitis, eye lesions, kidn...
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 10, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Gautam Srivastava, Govind Srivastava Tags: Important Updates and Developments Source Type: research
Potpourri II
Introduction (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 8, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Vesna Petronic-Rosic, Franco Rongioletti, Leonard J. Hoenig Source Type: research
Stepping Back: Impact of Pass-Fail Step 1 Scoring on Dermatology Applicants
This article seeks to address some of the varying ethical and practical effects of this conversion to a pass/fail examination. (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 8, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Sarah Gold, Travis W. Blalock Tags: Graduate Medical Education Rounds Source Type: research
Slugging: TikTokTM as a source of a viral “harmless” beauty trend
“Slugging” is a viral beauty trend on TikTokTM that entails slathering a petrolatum-based ointment on the skin as a last step in your evening skincare routine. Due to its occlusive nature, “slugging” has a potential risk for harm. Here, we screened top 50 TikTokTM videos on “slugging” an d analyzed upload source, content, and quality of each video. Overall, 18 (36.7%) videos were deemed educational, discussing risks and/or benefits. By upload source, healthcare providers (HCPs) created more educational videos (87.5%, p=0.009), while online influencers created more patient experience videos (43.3%). (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 8, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kyla Pagani, Danitza Lukac, Rebeca Martinez, Kelli Jablon, Jean S. McGee Source Type: research
Online dermatology curriculum experiences among US dermatology residents and faculty
Many dermatology residency programs adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning to online teaching methods. This may impact the quality of education and the satisfaction of residents. Dermatology faculty and residents nationwide were surveyed regarding their experiences with the novel online curricula. A total of 65 individuals representing at least 20 ACGME-accredited dermatology programs responded. Many programs implemented a predominantly online curriculum (78%). Most participants reported that both clinical dermatology and dermatopathology were online during the pandemic's peak (90%). (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 7, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Quoc-Bao D. Nguyen, Caroline T. Starling, Imran T. Baig, Misha V. Koshelev, Kelly C. Nelson Tags: Graduate Medical Education Rounds Source Type: research
Online Dermatology Curriculum Experiences among U.S. Dermatology Residents and Faculty
Many dermatology residency programs adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning to online teaching methods. This may impact the quality of education and the satisfaction of residents. Dermatology faculty and residents nationwide were surveyed regarding their experiences with the novel online curricula. A total of 65 individuals representing at least 20 ACGME-accredited dermatology programs responded. Many programs implemented a predominantly online curriculum (78%). Most participants reported that both clinical dermatology and dermatopathology were online during the pandemic's peak (90%). (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 7, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Quoc-Bao D. Nguyen, Caroline T. Starling, Imran T. Baig, Misha V. Koshelev, Kelly C. Nelson Tags: Graduate Medical Education Rounds Source Type: research
Diversity within US Dermatology Residency Programs and Opportunities to Care for Underserved Populations: A 2020 Survey Study
Dermatology is the second-least diverse medical specialty. In this survey study, we identified the current proportion of underrepresented in medicine (UIM) residents and faculty in dermatology residency programs, perceptions on the importance of program diversity, and various opportunities for dermatology residents to care for underserved populations. We found that programs that provided greater resident exposure to the care of underserved populations and those that strongly considered residency applicants ’ desire to work with underserved populations had greater percentages of UIM residents. (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 7, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Jesse H. Yoon, Alexander B. Aria, Hongjie Gu, Ilana S. Rosman Tags: Graduate Medical Education Rounds Source Type: research
Training Dermatology Residents in Dermatoscopy: A Case Control Lecture Series Assessment
Lack of standardized dermatoscopy training limits confidence and accuracy. We assessed the impact of a dermatoscopy lecture series on the diagnostic accuracy of dermatology residents' biopsies. Additionally, we evaluated resident comfort with and knowledge of dermatoscopy before and after the curriculum.Twelve dermatology residents were enrolled in a five-month dedicated dermatoscopy curriculum. To assess knowledge of and comfort with dermatoscopy, residents were given a 50-question assessment and 21-question survey before and after the curriculum. (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 7, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Navid Farahbakhsh, Adriana Della Porta, Reesa L. Monir, Wanru Guo, Jane M. Grant-Kels, Kiran Motaparthi Tags: Graduate Medical Education Rounds Source Type: research
Dermatographism in Popular Culture
Dermatographism was first described by William Heberden (1710-1801) over 250 years ago as a type of urticaria brought on by rubbing or scratching the skin. In 1859, William Gull (1816-1890) gave it the name factitious urticaria, distinguishing dermatographism from chronic urticaria, in which the skin lesions appear spontaneously.During the 1870 ’s. French physicians at the Salpetriere hospital in Paris became impressed by their ability to write words on the bodies of patients admitted with hysteria and other psychiatric disorders, who also exhibited dermatographism. (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 7, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ariana Page Russell, Jeannine Hall Gailey, Boraan Abdulkarim, Nick J. Levell, Lawrence Charles Parish, Leonard J. Hoenig Tags: Reflections on Dermatology: Past, Present and Future Source Type: research
ABA Supports AMA Regarding Monkeypox Name Change: A Satire
The names of organizations, teams, and medical conditions can elicit controversy when presumedly non-intentional defamation of a subset of individuals is perceived. Indeed, this has recently resulted in changing the names of sports teams and diseases. Previously the ABA (American Baboon Association) solicited the other ABA (American Bar Association) and the drug reaction initially described to as baboon syndrome is now appropriately referred to as symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema (SDRIFE). (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 7, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Philip R. Cohen Tags: DERMATOLOGIC DISQUISITIONS AND OTHER ESSAYS Source Type: research
Reuben Friedman (1892-1956): Dermatologist, historian, and scabies enthusiast
Reuben Friedman was a prominent physician, scholar, and historian whose work contributed significantly to the development of modern dermatology. He was born into a Russian immigrant family in the Northern Liberties section of Philadelphia, where he established his family and later opened his medical office. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine, completed his residency at Philadelphia General Hospital, and pursued further training abroad. During the height of his career, Friedman was affiliated with the Philadelphia Skin and Cancer Hospital and served as a faculty member at Temple University School of Medi...
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 7, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Christina G. Lopez, Lawrence Charles Parish Tags: Dermatologist of Distinction Source Type: research
Cocktails Anyone? Cutaneous Hazards from Bartender Drinks
Cocktails are mixed drinks typically containing alcohol that are enjoyed worldwide. For some persons, however, drinking cocktails can result in life threatening or severely distressing cutaneous reactions. This contribution examines five areas of concern in this regard: 1) food allergies 2) food intolerances 3) phytophotodermatitis 4) skin reactions to quinine present in tonic water and 5) traumatc injuries from cocktail sticks, and burns from flaming cocktails. (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - August 1, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: Leonard J. Hoenig Source Type: research
Ethnomedicine survey on folk dermatology in Transylvania, Romania
We present the ethnodermatologic practices in Transylvania, Romania. We conducted ethnomedicine surveys in 35 villages in Transylvania (2007-2019). The 650 people interviewed were questioned about the treatment of dermatologic disorders by drugs derived from plant, animal, human, or other origins. Collected data were compared to earlier records of the regions and other European countries, completed with relevant pharmacologic studies of some plants. (Source: Clinics in Dermatology)
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - July 29, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: N óra Papp, Dóra Czégényi, Mónika Tóth, Tünde Dénes, Sámuel Gergely Bartha, Rita Csepregi, Kinga Gyergyák, Péter Bukovics, Szilvia Stranczinger, Erzsébet Varga, Ádám Kindler-Matavovsky, Kata Birkás-Frendl, Rita Filep Source Type: research
Ethnomedicinal survey on folk dermatology in Transylvania, Romania
Since beginning of recorded history up to the present day, dermatological disorders have been treated with ethnomedicinal remedies. The aim of this paper is to present ethnodermatological practices in Transylvania, Romania.Ethnomedicinal surveys were conducted in 35 villages in Transylvania (2007-2019). The 650 people interviewed were questioned about the treatment of dermatological disorders by drugs derived from plant, animal, human and other origin. Collected data have been compared to earlier records of the regions and other European countries, completed with relevant pharmacological studies of some plants. (Source: Cl...
Source: Clinics in Dermatology - July 29, 2022 Category: Dermatology Authors: N óra Papp, Dóra Czégényi, Mónika Tóth, Tünde Dénes, Sámuel Gergely Bartha, Rita Csepregi, Kinga Gyergyák, Péter Bukovics, Szilvia Stranczinger, Erzsébet Varga, Ádám Kindler-Matavovsky, Kata Birkás-Frendl, Rita Filep Source Type: research
