Dr. Brenda Carrillo, a former UTMB medical student (and now in dermatology residency at Dell) and Dr. Anthony Linfante, UTMB Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Dermatopathology (and several other coauthors) were awarded 1st place in for their poster about Mpox at the 2024 Fall TDS meeting.
Please join DIG in congratulating Mary Cavanagh, MD for winning 2nd Place in the Resident Poster Competition. We also want to extend our congratulations to all UTMB residents, faculty, and medical students who participated at the Texas Dermatology Society (TDS) Fall meeting hosted in Bastrop, TX on September 27 and 28!RESIDENT ORAL PRESENTATIONSSingle Advancement Flap Closure for Non-Adjacent Defects in Different Facial Subunits After Mohs Micrographic Surgery - Renat Ahatov, Michael Adkison, Juan Pinto-Cuberos, Frank Winsett, Richard F. Wagner Jr.,End of an Era? Assessing the Utility of Review Articles in the Age of AI and Chat-GPT Travis S. Dowdle, Nicole Remmert, Richard F. Wagner Jr.RESIDENT POSTERSA Rare Case of Levetiracetam-Induced Photosensitive Hyperpigmentation - Renat Ahatov, Christopher Thang, Antonio Jimenez, Anthony Linfante, Brandon GoodwinA Case of Severe Mpox in an Immunodeficient Patient: A Discussion on an Interdisciplinary Approach to Care and the Role of Dermatologists - Brenda Carrillo, Jonathan Pavia, Anthony Linfante, David ReynosoExcellent Response to Oral Isotretinoin in a Pediatric Patient with Dissecting Cellulitis of the Scalp - Mary Cavanagh, Nehaa Sohail, Brent Kelly, Ayezel Munoz GonzalezSpitz Nevi Mimicking Verruca Vulgaris - Benjamin Garcia, Guillermo Saldana, Ayezel Munoz GonzalezUnderstanding The Role of IgG4 in Drug-Associated Bullous Pemphigoid Alyssa Hansen, Lillian K. Morris, Michael WilkersonCardiovascular Effects of JAK Inhibitors in Atopic Dermatitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study - Antonio Jimenez, Luke Hamilton, Michael WilkersonHidradenitis Suppurativa Concerning for Mycetoma - Quincy Seigel, Katherine Woolridge, Brandon Goodwin, Brent Kelly, Anthony LinfanteSystematic review of neoadjuvant Imatinib therapy for dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans prior to Mohs micrographic surgery - Marie T. Vu, MD, Smiti Gandhi, Madelyn Schmidt, Juan Pinto-Cuberos, Richard Wagner, JrChromoblastomycosis of the Forehead: An Unexpected Finding in a Healthy 24-Year-Old - Elise Weisert, Nicole Remmert, Brandon Goodwin, Janice WilsonMEDICAL STUDENT ORAL PRESENTATIONSUnveiling the Risks: The Need for Safety Information on UV Nail Lamps to Prevent Skin Cancer - Melissa Marchan-MartinezComparative Analysis of Skin Cancer Risk Following Actinic Keratoses Treatment - Madelyn SchmidtIsotretinoin and Hair Loss: A Review of the Literature and Clinical Case Report - Alekhya GurramMEDICAL STUDENT POSTERSStreamlining Documentation of Patients with Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Atopic Dermatitis: A Novel Approach within the Epic Electronic Medical Record - Michael Adkison, Andrew Spires, Benjamin Garcia, Janice WilsonUncommon Clinical Presentations of Varicella Zoster Explained by Unique Histopathological Correlations - Nabeel Ahmad, Brinda Chellappan, Elise Weisert, Kaitlyn Streight, Brandon Goodwin, Janice Wilson, Anthony LinfanteRacial Differences in Hypertrophic Scarring Incidence and Glucocorticoid Effectiveness in Burn Adult Patients - Blancheneige Beohon, Joshua E. Lewis, Gengi E. Kleto, Bethel D. Desta, Raven J. Hollis, Juquan SongAssessment of Scabies and Urogenital Conditions Using a TriNetX Retrospective Analysis - Casey Brusen, Madelyn Schmidt, Lynchi Nguyen, Alyssa Hansen, MD, Ayzel Muñoz-GonzalezAn atypical case of angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia concomitant with multiple sclerosis - Camila Cordero, Sarah Rivera, Brent Kelly, Ayezel MuñozDiffuse Vitiligo in Early Infancy: An Uncommon Pediatric Case - David Garate; Madelyn Schmidt, Katherine Woolridge, Janice M. Wilson, Ayezel Munoz GonzalezGranuloma Annulare Presenting in Tattooed Skin: A Case Study - Alekhya Gurram, Matthew Scholl, Anthony Linfante, Lindy RossA Rare Case of Cutaneous Carcinosarcoma of the Ear - Alekhya Gurram, Matthew Scholl, Anthony Linfante, Lindy RossLichen Planopilaris Presenting as Petechiae of the Scalp, a Case Report - Meagan King, Kristin Geh, Alyssa Hansen, Anthony LinfanteSkin Deep: The Cultural and Psychosocial Effects of Skin-Lightening Agents In Colorism-Influenced Societies - Gengi Kleto, Bethel Desta, Ogechukwu Anwaegbu, Josh Lewis, Ayezel Munoz-Gonzales, Juan Pinto-CuberosMycobacterium abscessus: A Sneaky and Stubborn Mycobacterium - Shawn Lim, Katherine Woolridge, Anthony LinfanteAlopecia in Animation Analyzing Archetypes of Bald Female Characters - Nina Martins, Maryam BabarDarier Disease: Highlighting Dermatological Features, Systemic Complications, and Emerging Therapies - Lillian K. Morris, Sarah Rivera, Brandon Goodwin, Lindy RossA Rare Case of Familial Loose Anagen Syndrome - Sarah Muir, Brinda Chellappan, Anthony LinfantePostoperative Pediatric Rash Linked to Light Exposure: A Case Report - Guillermo Saldana, Zaid Almubaid, Zachrieh Alhaj, Osvaldo Alquicira, Mohamed SharifA Case of Cutaneous Metastasis from Unknown Colon Cancer - Michelle B. Samaniego, Brinda M. Chellappan, Anthony Linfante, Brandon P. GoodwinUncovering the Landscape of Mole Removal Videos on TikTok: A Cross-Sectional Analysis - Madelyn Schmidt, Christopher Thang, Kathleen KrogerTwo Cases of Mycetoma-like Hidradenitis Suppurativa - Quincy Seigel, Katherine Woolridge, Brent Kelly, Anthony Linfante, Brandon GoodwinExacerbation of Psoriasiform Hand Dermatitis Associated with BCG Immunotherapy - Katlyn Smaha, Katherine Woolridge, Michael G WilkersonOvercoming Barriers to Care: Promoting Accessible PRP Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia Treatment - Andrew Spires, Katherine Benandi, Peter Nguyen, Kathleen KrogerLocalized Hemosiderin Hyperpigmentation Following IV Iron Infusion: A Rare Side Effect - Zainab Yousaf, David Garate, Matthew Scholl, Brandon Goodwin
Dr. Katherine Woolridge, a current PGY3 UTMB dermatology resident, has accepted
a dermatology fellowship position in the UTMB Dermatopathology Fellowship. She
will join Dr. Mary Cavanagh, another
UTMB PGY2 dermatology resident, to fill both fellowship positions for that
year. Congratulations to both future fellows. We look forward to working with
both of you!
Children Obtaining Dermatology Education through Bulletin Boards (CODE BB) is a new project being implemented at Crenshaw Middle School through DIG this year and was recently awarded $500 by the Alumni Association for project funding. CODE BB’s aim is to provide dermatology education to middle school students through the use of creative and informative bulletin boards that will present a new dermatology topic each month. Volunteer sign-ups will be sent out in the DIG GroupMe soon! Feel free to reach out to Casey Brusen (cabrusen@utmb.edu) or Lynchi Nguyen (lypnguye@utmb.edu) if you have any questions!Good Skin Knowledge (GSK) program is supported by the AAD with a goal of educating youth on good skin, hair and nail health, and reducing stigma and bullying. In addition to a $300 grant given by the AAD, GSK was recently awarded $100 by the Alumni Association for project funding. There will be four workshops held at Austin Elementary School. Please contact Bethel Desta (bddest@utmb.edu) or Jane Onyemachi (jaonyema@utmb.edu) for volunteer opportunities!
UTMB members are aware about the excellent teaching and
mentorship in our home Department of Dermatology. Institutionally UTMB also
recognizes excellent faculty teaching on campus through selection of faculty
into UTMB’s Academy of Master Teachers. Please congratulate Dr. Anthony
Linfante, Assistant Professor of Dermatology for his 2024 selection for
membership into this distinguished group.
This past Saturday, the Dermatology Interest Group kicked off their first "Hats for the Homeless" event of the 2024-2025 year. A big thank you to the students who participated and shared important information about sun safety! If you're interested in volunteering at future events, please fill out the form below to receive updates about upcoming opportunities.
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Pictured (left to right): Shelby Devin (MS2), Victoria Katei (MS4 & Stay Shady Chair), Sarah Muir (MS3)
DIG at UTMB will be hosting a Diversity in Dermatology panel on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 at 6 PM. Join us to learn about the journeys of current dermatology PGY4 Dr. Rivera and welcome back our UTMB SOM alumni Dr. Rice and Dr. Uzoma, both PGY3 residents at WashU. Our panelists will discuss their journeys as URiM in dermatology as well as have a Q&A session for our audience.
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DIG leadership has been actively working with Principal Ramirez to create exciting new learning opportunities at the newly opened Austin Elementary, a school with a focus on Arts and Health Sciences. Through funding from the AAD Good Skin Knowledge Grant, DIG will provide educational programs aimed at teaching elementary students about skin, nail, and hair health with the goal to reduce stigma and bullying related to dermatological conditions.
