Category: Education
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The Steroid Dose Pack: A Blessing And A Curse
As of this writing, I’m post-op day #1 status-post nasal septoplasty with bilateral turbinate reduction and nasal valve repair (yikes, writing that reminded me of those 4am surgery intern days…). Part of my post-op medication regimen is a methylprednisolone dose pack. This is a commonly prescribed systemic corticosteroid that has easy instructions for how to…
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The 3 Second Product Masterclass: Easy, Fast, Effective
I haven’t yet written much about creating or selling products, but a recent post in My LinkedIn News feed got me thinking. “Weight loss drugs could be on the way to becoming a $100 billion industry. Firms from Citi to Goldman Sachs say sales of treatments like Wegovy (the sister drug to Ozempic) and Mounjaro…
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When Creams and Ointment Aren’t Cutting It: Dupilumab For Atopic Dermatitis
October is Eczema Awareness Month, so let’s keep talking eczema. Last Monday, I talked about the itch that unites all forms of eczema that can be so debilitating and crazy-making. I’ve cared for enough patient with eczema to know that itch should be classified as a type of pain. And many frustrated sufferers aren’t getting…
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What Is Functional Medicine? Let’s Talk About It.
(Disclosure: I don’t have functional medicine training, nor do I have experience integrating functional medicine into my dermatology practice. I’m not an expert in this area, but I’m a learner, and I want to help my patients get the best transformation possible.) Functional medicine is a holistic approach to health that focuses on identifying and…
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Do You Recognize These Bumps? — Demystifying Dyshidrotic Eczema
Do you recognize these exquisitely itchy little bumps? It’s time to demystify a troubling and sometimes mysterious rash called dyshidrotic eczema. In dermatology residency, many of us learn the term “tapioca-like vesicles” (we love using food-related descriptors) to describe the characteristic appearance of a type of eczema called dyshidrotic eczema (AKA pompholyx and acute recurrent…
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October Is Eczema Awareness Month!
Per the National Eczema Association, which is the driving force for an eczema community fueled by knowledge, strengthened through collective action, and propelled by the promise for a better future: “More than 31 million people in the U.S. have eczema and each one of them has a story to tell. For Eczema Awareness Month 2023,…
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Coffee, Caffeine, and Skincare: Here’s To National Coffee Day
Oh, Friday was National Coffee Day? ☕️ Had no idea. We don’t drink much of that around here… 😉 To celebrate the occasion, here’s some coffee talk, derm style. For me, coffee and caffeine are best for a relaxing ritual and a buzz 🐝, but who knows where else they could give you a boost?…
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Mighty Minoxidil: Past, Present, and Future Of A Hair Loss Treatment Workhorse
As Alopecia (Hair Loss) Awareness Month comes to a close, I want to tell you about a safe and effective treatment that happens to be the only medication that is FDA-approved for treatment of androgenetic alopecia (“pattern hair loss”) in both males and females. Let’s take a quick dive into the remarkable history, modern use,…
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Becoming A Toastmaster: Here’s To Mastering The Art of Communication!
On September 21, 2023, I became a Toastmaster in an effort to improve my communication skills, meet new people, and have some fun. This is the start of something, not the culmination. Communication skills are of paramount importance for any business owner and leader. If you don’t actively work to improve your communication skills, you…
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Observational Dermatology: a Likely Case of Pityriasis Versicolor
I love watching and playing tennis. I also can’t help but play a game I call “observational dermatology.” In this round, I discuss a likely a case of a common and benign but frustrating skin disease called pityriasis versicolor. This is Canadian tennis player and now U.S. Open Women’s Doubles Champion Erin Routliffe. Congratulations to…
