Jennie Clarke, MD brings her diagnostic expertise and when to refer rheumatologic diseases such as cutaneous lupus, dermatomyositis, scleroderma, morphea and vasculitis to the Dermcast.tv studio. Learn the dermatologic signs and symptoms that may be indicators of these diseases.
Featuring Robert Micheletti, MD Dr. Robert Micheletti explored urgent and emergent presentations in the dermatology patient. Dr. Micheletti began his lecture stating there is “no predicting what walks through the door” and therefore it is essential to recognize skin lesions and “red flags” to know when a situation demands urgent attention. Violaceous and necrotic lesions …
Day 2 of the SDPA Annual Summer Conference started with an enlightening lecture on nephrocutaneous disease presented by Dr. Jennie Clarke. For reasons that are not completely understood, xerosis and pruritis are the two most common presentations of patients with end stage renal disease. Unfortunately, dialysis does not help improve these conditions. Treatment of these …