About this episode
Combing through common dermatologic complaints in Primary Care Hone your framework for assessing generalized and patchy hair loss and learn how to counsel patients about the hair loss advice they hear on social media. We discuss useful tests and treatments, psychosocial factors in relation to hair loss, variations in hair types and mention relevant nail conditions. Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org ! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME Show Segments Intro Examination of hair and nails, ethnic hair types and cultural hair styles and practices. Lab tests- clinically useful tests, and those to avoid Telogen Effluvium Scaly itchy scalp, seborrheic dermatosis, psoriasis Androgenic alopecia and age-related hair loss Topical and oral treatments Examining the nails, conditions related to nail polishes and prosthetics Patchy hair loss, alopecia areata, Discoid Lupus Erythematosis Dr Pasieka’s take home points Outro Credits Written & Produced by: Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP Show Notes, Infographic & Cover Art : Kate Grant MBChB, MRCGP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Reviewer: Leah Witt MD Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Technical Production: PodPaste Guest: Helena Pasieka MD MS Disclosures Dr. Pasieka reports no relevant financial disclosures. Dr. Pasieka’s views are her own and do not represent those of her employer or the department of defense. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures. Sponsor: Continuing Education Company Curbsiders listeners get 45% off select online courses— that’s the biggest discount CEC has ever offered , and it’s exclusive to you with promo code Curb45 , through July 30. You can also use Curb30 for 30% off all webcasts and on demand replay courses. Check it all out at CMEmeeting.org/curbsiders . Sponsor: FIGS Curbsiders listeners can get 15% off. Just go to wearFIGS.com and use code FIGSRX . Sponsor Freed Use code: CURB50 to get $50 off your first month when you subscribe!