The Florida State University College of Medicine (FSUCOM) Division of Dermatology is a vibrant, thriving, and unique learning environment. The program was initially accredited in January 2015 and is currently…
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This table is derived from the 3rd edition of the "Dermatology Pocket Guide" from DermEducate.com. The table highlights many of the complex systemic medications used in dermatology along with dosing…
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INTRODUCTIONP yoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a rare, chronic condition of complex etiology first described in 1930 by Brusting, Goeckerman, and O’Leary.1 The term PG describes a painful disfiguring ulcerative process,…
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Over-the-Counter Hair Loss Treatments: Help or Hype?This review of the current available OTC options is much appreciated in the December 2018 article by Bater and Rieder, however, most of the…
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INTRODUCTIONHypopigmentation and depigmentation of the skin can be caused by multiple disorders. These include seborrheic dermatitis, mycosis fungoides, tinea versicolor, pityriasis alba, nevus depigmentosus, leprosy, and vitiligo (Figure 1).1,2 The…
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INTRODUCTIONThe Hispanic population in the United States has reached nearly 58 million in 2016 and has been the principal driver of U.S. demographic growth, accounting for half of national population…
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INTRODUCTIONUltraviolet (UV) irradiation of the skin leads to acute inflammatory reactions such as erythema, sunburn, and chronic reactions, including premature skin aging and skin tumors. Photoaging is a complex and…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is a common disease among patients with Latin American ancestry. As in the white, Caucasian population, acne affects, to a greater or lesser degree, around 85% of young people…
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INTRODUCTIONDefining Skin of ColorDefining skin of color in the Latino population can be particularly challenging as it encompasses several cultural and historical aspects. In general, skin of color identifies racial…
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