Bullous Skin Disorders

Megaloblast. Now there’s a word you don’t hear every day. The root -blast comes from the Greek blastos, meaning “germ” or “bud,” and is familiar from terms like blast cells—very young hematopoietic precursor cells. Megalo- comes from the Greek megas, meaning “large” or “great,” a ...  Show more

Multiple endocrine neoplasia (MEN) refers to a group of rare inherited syndromes that increase the risk of developing tumors in multiple endocrine organs. MEN affects men and women at roughly equal rates and occurs across geographic, racial, and ethnic groups. These syndromes are ...  Show more

Review of autoimmune disorders that primarily affect the skin or have prominent dermatologic manifestations. 

This case covers autoimmune blistering diseases. The corresponding video is on YouTube ( https://youtu.be/rCMWIkm40K8). **Thank you to our sponsor Doc2Doc Lending, the Personal Lending platform designed for Doctors, by Doctors. Check out https://doc2doclending.com/davinci to learn ...  Show more

Send me a derm question or story through text or voicemail!A pustule is a common dermatologic lesion. Though it is often related to a secondary pyoderma, there are other differentials that can cause a pustule. From recognizing it clinically, sampling for diagnostics and coming up ...  Show more

In this episode Niki and Catriona discuss common skin conditions; eczema, psoriasis and rosacea and they also touch on baby skin care and routines. They cover the presentation, causes, triggers and treatments of these very common and often challenging skin conditions. They explai ...  Show more