For Residents
For Residents
Completeness of Facial Self-application of Sunscreen in Cosmetic Surgery Patients
Previous studies have demonstrated incomplete sunscreen self-application to various facial regions in cosmetic surgery patients, but there is no...
Residents’ Corner
Five Steps for Delivering an Effective and Educational Lecture
This article highlights 5 essential components of creating and effectively delivering an educational lecture in the medical arena. Optimizing the...
For Residents
Systemic Interferon Alfa Injections for the Treatment of a Giant Orf
Orf is a zoonotic infection caused by a parapoxvirus and is endemic in sheep and goats. It may be transmitted to humans by direct contact with...
Residents’ Corner
Expanding Uses of Propranolol in Dermatology
Propranolol as a dermatologic therapeutic tool was first described in 2008. Since then, propranolol has had a pivotal role in the dermatology...
For Residents
Blepharoplasty Markers: Comparison of Ink Drying Time and Ink Spread
Marking of the eyelid is a crucial presurgical step in blepharoplasty. A number of markers are available for this purpose with variable ink...
Original Research
Electronic Collaboration in Dermatology Resident Training Through Social Networking
The use of online educational resources and professional social networking sites is increasing. The field of dermatology is currently under-...
For Residents
Successful Treatment of Ota Nevus With the 532-nm Solid-State Picosecond Laser
Laser treatment of Ota nevi can be complicated, particularly in darker skin types, as there is a higher risk for adverse effects if the laser is...
For Residents
Online Patient-Reported Reviews of Mohs Micrographic Surgery: Qualitative Analysis of Positive and Negative Experiences
Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) is the gold standard for treating high-risk skin cancers and skin cancers in areas where skin sparing is essential...
Residents’ Corner
Pediatric Nail Diseases: Clinical Pearls
Our dermatology department recently sponsored a pediatric dermatology lecture series for the pediatric residency program...
Residents’ Corner
Teledermatology in Tijuana, Mexico
The Health Frontiers in Tijuana (HFiT) clinic is a binational partnership between the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine (San...
Residents’ Corner
Update on New Drugs in Dermatology
Medications in dermatology are used in a variety of different methods and dosages and for numerous different diseases entities that are not...