The forms of alopecia where the hair follicle is destroyed are considered scarring, while others types do not destroy the follicle and are therefore non-scarring. Examples of scarring alopecia are lichen planopilaris (LPP) or discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE), and non-scarring alopecia includes alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia (AGA), syphilis, and trichotillomania. The ability to differentiate should …
There are clear guidelines for caring for newborn skin in order to defend against pathogens, prevent fluid loss and dehydration, and keep electrolytes in balance. However, preterm infants (born earlier than 37 weeks) are even more vulnerable as the skin barrier is significantly compromised, and standard guidelines are not yet developed. In addition, care varies …
Misha Rosenbach, MD, stopped by the Dermcast studios during the SDPA’s 16th Annual Fall Dermatology Conference 2018, held in Orlando, Florida, to discuss the how he became interested in inpatient dermatology.
Patients with psoriasis are at increased risk for other comorbid diseases that involve inflammatory processes. There have been studies that link psoriasis and Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), two forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). As progress has been made to understand the pathogenesis of both diseases, treatment options have expanded, including using …