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When and How to Biopsy Vulvovaginal Skin Conditions

Dermatology Times

At the 2024 SDPA Fall Conference, Audrey Rutherford, MD, discussed the critical role of vulvar biopsies in identifying cancer and other conditions to improve patient outcomes for underdiagnosed vulvar conditions.

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SpotCheck Teledermoscopy Tool Can Be Highly Accurate in Diagnosing Melanoma

The Dermatology Digest

Teledermoscopy is as accurate at identifying skin cancers as having a dermatologist do so in person, a new study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shows. Their new system, which the researchers call SpotCheck, enables skin cancer specialists to remotely examine skin lesions using dermoscopy. While previous research has explored telemedicine options for speeding diagnoses of melanoma and compared in-person and remote evaluation of dermoscopy images, the authors say their work

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“Don’t Touch This”: Contact Dermatitis Insights and Updates from Matthew Zirwas, MD

Dermatology Times

Zirwas spoke with Dermatology Times to share the top clinical pearls and key takeaways from his discussion on contact dermatitis.

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Poster: Shows Secukinumab Improves HS Symptoms and Psychiatric Comorbidities

Dermatology Times

Post-hoc analysis demonstrated secukinumab's efficacy in addressing both HS and HS-related psychiatric symptoms.

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Collaborating for Better Care: SDPA's Role in Advancing Dermatology

Dermatology Times

At the 2024 SDPA Fall Conference, Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, emphasized the power of membership, tailored education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy in shaping the future of dermatology to improve patient outcomes.

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Jane Mast, PhD, DMSc, MPAS: The 2024 Joe Monroe Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Dermatology Times

Jane Mast, PhD, DMSc, MPAS, shares her thoughts on the award, being a Derm PA, and dermatology.