Interest in subspecialty training remains high for dermatology residency graduates. Fellowship program directors (FPDs) are largely responsible for fellowship organization and development. Here, we study the dermatology fellowship leadership landscape and identify notable differences in the characteristics of current dermatopathology, paediatric dermatology, and Mohs micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology FPDs.
We assessed interventional clinical trials for hidradenitis suppurativa from 2006 to 2021 noting patient demographics, intervention types and reported outcomes. We report and analyse the emerging trend towards biologic treatments. We also discuss that across studies, more consistent documentation of patient characteristics as well as more variable intervention types may broaden trial generalizability and provide benefit to more patients.
UNSTRUCTURED Given Cochrane Skin’s Groups expanded use of social media in the past years, we aimed to characterize Cochrane Skin Group's international social media audience and identify themes leading to increased content engagement. Cochrane Skin Group's Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter analytics were extracted for follower demographics and most viewed posts within a three-year span (June 2019 - June 2022). Each of Cochrane Skin Group's social media platforms reached varying audiences all over the world. Across all social media platforms, posts regarding Cochrane Skin Group meetings, members, and professional opportunities received the most views. Overall, Cochrane Skin Group's multi-platform social media approach will continue to grow an international audience, connecting people interested in skin disease.
Spiny keratoderma (SpK) is a rare skin condition characterized by spine-like papules on the palms and soles. The condition is identified under several names such as "music box spine keratosis" and "palmoplantar filiform hyperkeratosis," creating ambiguity in the diagnostic and histopathologic features of the disease. In this study, we reviewed 84 cases of SpK to examine patient demographics, medical history, clinical and histopathological descriptions, and sporadic versus hereditary onset. Notably, the most used histopathological terms were "parakeratosis" and "hypogranulosis," and the most used clinical terms were "spine" and "hyperpigmented." The average age at presentation was 60.1 years with the majority of cases in males. Only 29.8% of cases were associated with a family history of SpK and underlying malignancies were present in 28.6% of cases. This review investigates the frequency of histopathologic and clinical terms used to describe SpK to provide insight into the clinical and histopathological characteristics of this rarely reported condition.
Researchers in all medical specialties increasingly use social media to educate the public, share new publications with peers, and diversify their audiences.Given Cochrane Skin Group's expanded use of social media in the past years, we aimed to characterize Cochrane Skin Group's international social media audience and identify themes that result in increased content engagement.Cochrane Skin Group's Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter analytics data were extracted for follower demographics and the most viewed posts within a 3-year span (June 2019 to June 2022).Overall, Cochrane Skin Group had the highest number of followers on Facebook (n=1037). The number of Instagram and Twitter followers reached 214 and 352, respectively. The greatest numbers of Facebook followers were from Brazil, Egypt, and India, with 271, 299, and 463 followers, respectively. Facebook's most viewed post about Cochrane Skin Group's annual meeting received 1041 views. The top post on Instagram, which introduced Cochrane Skin Group's social media editors, received 2522 views.Each of the social media platforms used by Cochrane Skin Group reached varying audiences all over the world. Across social media platforms, posts regarding Cochrane Skin Group meetings, members, and professional opportunities received the most views. Overall, Cochrane Skin Group's multiplatform social media approach will continue to grow an international audience, connecting people interested in skin disease.
Sun protection has become popular within mainstream culture. A common way for people to obtain information on sun protection and monitor their sun exposure is through mobile applications (apps). Our study focuses on the popularity and utility of ultraviolet (UV) index apps. Data on UV app popularity, rating, pricing and functionality was collected from Google and Apple app markets. The most common functions of UV apps, other than displaying current UV levels, were UV index notifications and providing skin assessments. A minority of apps were published by medical and governmental organizations. Our study demonstrates an area in which dermatologists can advance public understanding of skin protection.
