The specialty of Medical Dermatology has been in a renaissance for the last decade or so because of the development of many new injectable drugs for some common complex diseases such as Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Atopic Dermatitis, but also for some lesser known entities which we will discuss later.
Bullous Pemphigoid (BP) is an uncommon autoimmune skin disease which leads to a very
itchy hive-like rash and blisters. The blisters can occur anywhere on the body, but the underarms, arms, groins, and lower legs seem more commonly affected in my experience, sometimes limited to these areas alone. The mucous … Continue reading
The answer to the question depends on the extent of training in dermatology and the individual physician’s comfort level in dealing with skin diseases. Currently, the definition of “primary care providers” includes family practitioners, internists, pediatricians, and gynecologists, but may be expanded to include nurse practitioners. The education of U.S. medical … Continue reading
