UTMB MS3 Tyler Marion Completes Dermatology Honors Research Program

On May 11, 2018 UTMB MS3 Tyler Marion presented his UTMB Dermatology Honors Research Thesis, titled “Dermatologic Features in Good Film Characters Who Turn Evil: The Transformation.” His faculty committee was comprised of Dr. Peek (Institutional Representative) and ad hoc dermatology committee members, Drs. Richard Wagner (faculty advisor), Janice Wilson, and Brent Kelly. Mr. Marion was awarded Magna Cum Laude graduation research honors for his excellent work. 

Recently Published UTMB Dermatology Article Receives Praise

MS4 Josh Hays’ original observation about the risk of reactive eccrine syringofibroadenoma causing confusion with basal cell carcinoma during Mohs surgery drew the praise of Mayo Clinic (Rochester, Minnesota) dermatologic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Lopez in his companion Commentary to the report in the May 2018 issue of Dermatologic Surgery (44: 740-741). Dr. Lopez commended the authors and wrote, “Their astute observation prevented unnecessary tissue removal…” Josh’s coauthors were Drs. Malone, former UTMB dermatology resident and UTMB’s first Micrographic Surgery Fellow, Brandon Goodwin, UTMB dermatology and dermatopathology faculty, and Richard Wagner, UTMB Micrographic Surgery Fellowship Director.

UTMB MS3 Publishes Humanism Essay

Congratulations to UTMB MS3 Keith Wagner for his recently published essay, “The Soul in the Machine,” that appeared in Online Journal of Community and Person-Centered Dermatology.

The full essay is available at http://ojcpcd.com/wagner-k/the-soul-in-the-machine/

UTMB Dermatology 2019 Dermatology Applicant Interview Dates

UTMB Dermatology will interview dermatology residency applicants for residency positions that start on July 1, 2020 on:

-Friday morning, January 25 (internal applicants only)

-Thursday or Friday morning on February 7 and 8 (external rotators and outside applicants)

To be considered for an interview, a complete application through ERAS must be received no later than October 31, 2018. USMLE Step 1 scores are required. UTMB Dermatology typically receives over 400 applications for only 4 available positions. They usually offer about 30 interviews to external rotators and outside applicants.

UTMB MS4s and other internal applicants should reserve January 25^,, 2019 for their UTMB dermatology interview and schedule other dermatology residency interviews on a different day.

UTMB Dermatology Authors Publish Article about Split Ear Lobe Repair

Congratulations to UTMB PGY3 dermatology resident Dr. Vlad Codrea for his co-authorship of  “Split ear lobe repair with piercing preservation and optimal ear lobe aesthetics” that was published in J Am Acad Dermatol 2018 Apr 30 pii: S0190-9622(18)30646-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2018.04.042. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 29723558. The first author was Dr. CH Malone, former UTMB dermatology resident and fellow in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology who is now dermatology faculty at Baylor in Houston, Texas. Dr. Richard Wagner, UTMB Professor of Dermatology also co-authored this article.

UTMB Dermatology “Film Crew” Respond to New Publication About 21st Century Movies

UTMB dermatology is quickly developing expertise and an international reputation in the area of skin disease depictions in movies. In addition to first author Dr. Vail Reese from San Francisco, California and Editor-in-Chief of ww.skinema.com, UTMB MS2 Michael Ryan, PGY2 dermatology resident Dr. Julie Corley, and dermatology faculty Dr. Richard Wagner coauthored a response to a letter that was published in Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (JEADV). Its citation is J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2018 Apr 28. doi: 10.1111/jdv.15015. [Epub ahead of print] 

Dermatology Horror Story

In the May 2018 issue of Dermatology Times (page 10), Dr. Zoey Draelos wrote about how vertical integration of healthcare may drastically change current dermatology practice. It starts with the purchase of national pharmacy chains and large physician practices by insurance companies. These insurance companies then set up medical clinics in all of their pharmacies, with staffing by nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners would diagnose and treat skin disease utilizing medicine conveniently available in the pharmacy. A lower cost of care for patients in this setting could financially incentivize them to use these facilities. It is projected that almost half of all visits would be skin disease related. The only patients that would be referred to a dermatologist would be those failing to respond to treatment, and referrals would only be made to dermatologists employed by the insurance company. These dermatologists would be limited to prescribing medicines that financially benefit the insurance company due to prior pharmacy-benefit manager relationships.

One Year Family Medicine Sponsored Fellowship in San Antonio

Family medicine physicians usually see lots of patients with skin diseases. UTHSC-San Antonio Family Medicine sponsors a 1 year “Underserved Dermatology Fellowship in Family Medicine” for Family Medicine physicians who have completed residency. No dermatology boards or certifying exam needed! For additional information, please see: https://nf.aafp.org/Directories/Fellowship/Detail/efa9713c-f470-4a0d-94e2-c264eb6d3d4c and http://profiles.uthscsa.edu/?pid=profile&id=1400082IQ

UTMB Dermatology Expands DERU-1050 for First Year Medical Students

UTMB has expanded the opportunity for UTMB MS1s to take DERU-1050 during 4 week rotations in May and June. The number of students accepted to this rotation is now 4 (instead of 2). Completion of these rotations not only introduces our first year medical students to specialty dermatology practice, but also counts as elective credit towards graduation.

UTMB Dermatology Faculty Elected to AOA

Congratulations are in order for Dr. Brandon Goodwin, for his recent election as faculty to the Texas Alpha Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. UTMB students of UTMB’s AOA chapter nominated and elected Dr. Goodwin for his “excellence in scholarship, gifted teaching, high professionalism, and leadership.” 

Two UTMB DIG Members Receive 2018 Osler Medallion Awards

Congratulations to UTMB MS3 Keith Wagner and MS2 Michael Ryan for their 2018 Osler Student Society Medallion Awards. This is a peer award honor given by UTMB medical students in recognition for service to Osler Student Societies on campus. Previous DIG members who have won this award are Paige Hoyer as a MS2 in 2016 and Kristyna Gleghorn as a MS3 in 2016.

UTMB DIG Members Present at National Student Research Forum 2018

This past April 26th and 27th, several DIG members attended the annual NSRF meeting in Galveston, Texas. UTMB DIG Members Michael Ryan (MS2) and Keith Wagner (MS3) won the awards for the best dermatology oral and poster presentation respectively. Priscilla Ly (MS3) won the award for best oral presentation in microbiology and immunology. Keith Wagner also won the NSRF Oslerian Award for Translational Research.

Best Dermatology Oral Presentation:

1420    Michael Ryan  

University of Texas Medical Branch          

Dermatologic Depictions in Animated Movies      

(Oral Session A)

Best Dermatology Poster Presentation:

1580    Keith Wagner  

University of Texas Medical Branch          

SkinHoax.com: A New Public Resource to Address Online Dermatologic Hoaxes      

(Poster Session B)

Best Immunology and Microbiology Oral Presentation:

1436    Priscilla Ly       

University of Texas Medical Branch          

Intestinal Myiasis caused by Sarcophaga sp. in Peru: A Case Report and Review of the Literature    

Oral Session B

There were many students presenting their research at the conference including: 

1472    Matthew LaCour         

University of Texas Medical Branch          

A Case of Erosive Pustular Dermatosis of the Scalp in a Pediatric Patient   

(Oral Session E)

1552    Ryan Lawrence

University of Texas Medical Branch

Non-testicular Scrotal Mass in Borderline Lepromatous Patient    

(Poster Session A)

1570    Ryan Lawrence

University of Texas Medical Branch          

The Effects of Interferon Regulatory Factor Gene Knockouts in Murine Macrophages Infected With Zika Virus               

(Poster Session A)

1429    Priscilla Ly       

University of Texas Medical Branch          

Rhabdomyolysis Attributed to Terbinafine: A Rare Occurrence that can be Mistaken for Terbinafine Induced Hepatotoxicity  

(Poster Session A)

1454    Priscilla Ly       

University of Texas Medical Branch          

A Rare Case of Multicentric Reticulohistiocytosis   

(Oral Session A)

1523    Tyler Marion   

University of Texas Medical Branch          

Dermatologic Features in Good Film Characters Who Turn Evil: The Transformation            

(Poster Session A)

1532    Caitlin Pekowski

University of Texas Medical Branch

Lupus Erythematosus Panniculitis Presenting to Wound Care Clinic as Upper Arm Ulceration            

(Poster Session A)

1533    Caitlin Pekowski

University of Texas Medical Branch          

Clinically Amyopathic Dermatomyositis with Associated Invasive Malignancy         

(Poster Session A)

UTMB MS3 Scheduled to Present Dermatology Research Honors Thesis on May 11, 2018

DIG members, particularly UTMB MS1s and MS2s with interest in substantive dermatology research with UTMB Dermatology Faculty, may be interested in attending MS3 Tyler Marion’s Thesis Presentation titled “Dermatologic Features in Good Film Characters Who Turn Evil: The Transformation” on Friday morning, May 11, 2018 at 8 am in the 5^th Floor Dermatology Conference Room (5.124 McCullough). Mr. Marion’s thesis committee is comprised of Drs. MK Peek, R Wagner (faculty advisor), B Kelly, and J Wilson.

Volunteers Needed for UTMB Annual Skin Cancer Screening on May 5th

UTMB DIG members may be interested in working with our dermatology faculty and residents while they provide free skin cancer screening at the Bay Colony UTMB Dermatology Clinic in League City on Saturday,  May 5, 2018 from 9 am to noon.

What to do if your Manuscript is Rejected

Authors from the Boston University Department of Dermatology offer advice about what to do if your submitted paper is rejected by a  journal in their March 2018 Dermatology Online Journal article, “Peer reviews: the dreaded rejection” (see https://escholarship.org/uc/item/9h60v8r6 ). If revision is requested, timely resubmission works best once reviewers’ comments are adequately addressed. If no revision is requested, the best solution is to resubmit your article to another journal that publishes on your topic. If critical reviews are available, it is best to revise the manuscript taking these comments into account before resubmitting it to another journal.

UTMB Medical Students Publish Another “Compelling Comment” in SKIN

UTMB MS3s Tyler Marion and Jake Gibbons have published in the Compelling Comments section of the May 2018 issue of SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine about “Cocaine and the Local Anesthetic” (Volume 2, Issue 3, pages 205-206). Congratulations to both!

UTMB MS3 Publishes Original Dermatology Quality Improvement Project In SKIN

Congratulations to UTMB DIG President Keith Wagner for his recent peer-reviewed publication, “Incorporating Discussion of Seborrheic Keratoses during Primary Care Visits” in the latest issue of SKIN The Journal of Cutaneous Medicine (May 2018, Volume 2, Issue 3, pages 186 to 190). His co-authors are Drs. Daniel Juarez (private internal medicine practice in San Antonio) and Bernard Gibson, UTMB Dermatology Chair ad interim and Dermatology Quality Improvement Director. The article is available at https://jofskin.org/index.php/skin/article/view/247/pdf

Reducing Stress in Professional Mentoring Relationships

The April 17, 2018 issue of JAMA contains an article that offers valuable insight from the Section of Plastic Surgery and the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan titled, “Mentoring Millennials” (Waljee JF, Chopra V, Saint S. JAMA 2018;319:1547-1548). According to the authors, mentorship dyads may be compromised by generational issues of as-needed vs scheduled engagement, flat vs pyramidal infrastructure, and purpose vs process. The issues of inertia, hierarchy, busywork, subordination, uniformity, and isolation are discussed.

UTMB Dermatology Fares Well at 2018 Spring Texas Dermatological Society Meeting in Austin

Congratulations to all UTMB participants at the Spring Meeting of the Texas Dermatological Society (TDS) Meeting in Austin on April 27-28, 2018. Of note, 2 UTMB dermatology residents won competitions in the podium (Dr. Chinelo Ikpeama, PGY4, 2^nd place, and Dr. V. Codrea, PGY3, 3^rd place), and Dr. V. Codrea also won 1^st place in the poster category. UTMB Dermatology accounted for 3 of 7 podium presentations and 20 of 54 posters.  Dr. M. Wilkerson, Professor Dermatology at UTMB also received a mentoring award from TDS for his excellent work with the organization.

UTMB DIG Members enjoying TDS. Right to left Priscilla Ly, Andrew Armenta, Tyler Marion, Keith Wagner, Matt LaCour, and Ryan Lawrence (all MS3).

UTMB Podium Presentations

Ikpeama C, Gleghorn K, Akunna T, Ryan M. Why dermatology? A survey of factors influencing resident physician selection of a career in dermatology. (2^nd Place)

Wagner KD, Croley JA, Wilson JM. SkinHoax.com: A Strategy to Reassure People Exposed to Internet Skin Disease Hoaxes

Codrea V, Malone CH, Wagner RF Jr. Split ear lobe repair with piercing preservation and optimal ear lobe aesthetics (3^rd Place)

UTMB Poster Presentations

Armenta AM, Codrea VA, Gibson BR, Goodwin BP. Sclerosing perineurioma presenting as shiny painful papule

Benavidez J, Polouse D, Gonzalez EB. A case of an acute gout flare presenting as cellulitis

Burkholder D, Wolf K, Wilson J. Localized bullous pemphigoid arising within pre-existing plantar dyshidrosis

Codrea V, Ly P, Nguyen A, Group A, Wilson J. Extensive cutaneous lichen sclerosis treated with methotrexate therapy (1^st Place)

Croley JA, Hirshburg JM, Wagner RF Jr. The Weck knife technique for harvesting split-thickness skin grafts

Woolridge KF, Dallo C, Goodwin BP. Cryofibrinogenemia manifesting as retiform purpura and digital necrosis in a middle-aged alcoholic female

Ezekor M, Ross L, Wilkerson M. Concomitant kwashiokor and zinc deficiency in middle-aged obese woman

Gleghorn K, Kaltwasser K, Wagner K, White S, Hirshburg J, Goodwin B. Basal cell carcinoma masquerading as bursitis of the knee

LaCour M, Croley J, Wilson J. Generalized lichen nitidus in a middle-aged adult

Lawrence RE, Kaltwasser K, Kelly B, Raimer S. Sclerosing lipogranuloma of the face

Ross L, LaCour M, Kelly B. Clinical implications of immunohistochemical staining in sebaceous neoplasms suggestive of Muir-Torre Syndrome

Ly P, Rana A, Wilkerson MG. A case of acneiform eruption resulting from the use of a facial mask: what is to blame?

Marion M, Wagner R. Dermatologic features in good film characters who turn evil: the transformation

Pekowski CN, Subrt AP, Wilkerson MG. Lichen striatus presenting on upper extremity of adult male

Rana A, Lawrence RE, Group A. The role of medical maggot debridement therapy on recalcitrant, chronic wounds

Ryan M, Codrea V, Alabdulrazzaq H, Toyohara J.  Perianal basal cell carcinoma

Tausend W, Hoyer P, Arnold M, Wagner K, Ross L, Wilson J. Treatment of vitiligo with crisaborole 2% ointment

Wagner KD, Juarez DJ, Gibson BR. Improving the quality of care for seborrheic keratoses by internists

Burkholder D, Codrea V, Head E, Wagner R. Dr. Charles Wilson: a Texas Mohs surgery pioneer

Crain C, Croley JA, Gibson, B. Clinical Utility of a KOH Prep in Unclear Cases of Subungual Melanoma

UTMB MS2 First Author on Dermatologic Surgery Publication

Congratulations to Michael Ryan, UTMB MS2 for his recent case report, “Pseudohalo Basal Cell Carcinoma,” that was published in Dermatologic Surgery (2018; Apr 13. doi: 10.1097/DSS.0000000000001510, Epub ahead of print), PMID: 29659408. His coauthors were UTMB dermatology faculty Drs. Brandon Goodwin and Richard Wagner. His other co-author was former UTMB Mohs Fellow, Dr. C. Helen Malone, who is currently a faculty member at Baylor Dermatology in Houston. Congratulations to all for this interesting case report!

St. Vincent's Student Clinic Dermatology Night 5/3/18

Join UTMB Dermatology faculty for the upcoming dermatology night (Thursday, May 3rd) at St. Vincent’s Clinic. Please see the calendar link below to reserve your volunteering spot.

When: Thursday, May 3rd at 5:30-8:30PM (volunteers should arrive at 5:15)

Where: St. Vincent's House, 2817 Post Office Street, Galveston, Texas 77550

Volunteer link: http://stvsc.org/index.php/students/sign-up

DIG's 13th Annual Melanoma Walk Results

The DIG would like to send a big thank you to everyone that donated, came out to participate, or volunteered in the Annual AIM for the CURE Melanoma 5K! The weather cooperated this year and we had a great turnout. Thanks to everyone's efforts, the DIG raised a substantial amount of money for research, education, and patient/family support for those affected by melanoma. 

Pictured above: Some of the participants in this year's 5K relax after their run. Congratulations to DIG member Tyler Marion (MS3) for his photo finish* 2nd place!

Pictured above: DIG Volunteers (Left to Right) - Keith Wagner (MS3), Priscilla Ly (MS3), Michael Ryan (MS2), Ryan Lawrence (MS3), Tyler Marion (MS3), Caitlin Pekowski (MS2)
Thanks to Nariman Khan (MS3) for volunteering and taking the photo!

Pictured above: Coordinators of this year's event - Caitlin Pekowski (MS2) and Ryan Lawrence (MS3). Not pictured - Paige Hoyer (MS4).

Texas Dermatological Society (TDS) Recognized at 2018 AAD Annual Meeting

Congratulations to the TDS for its well-deserved recognition of the “Model State Award with Honors” by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) at its annual meeting in San Diego. On the far right of the photo is Dr. M. Wilkerson, UTMB Professor of Dermatology and recent President of TDS.

Taking Donations for Melanoma Walk Saturday

Hello DIG Members!

Our annual 5K Melanoma Walk and Fun Run is happening THIS Saturday (4/21). Thank you to all of those that have signed up. If you have not signed up, there is still time! Sign-up using this link and join the DIG team https://walk.aimatmelanoma.org/Galveston2018/Account/Register.

We would also really appreciate any donations that you can make to AIM. Even if you don't want to participate in the run, you can still donate! We encourage all participants to donate at least $10 to cover the cost of your goody bag (which includes a nice T-shirt and lots of expensive sunscreens!). Also be sure to reach out to family and friends and see if they will support you. Use the following link to donate: https://walk.aimatmelanoma.org/Galveston2018/Donate

If you have any questions, please reach out to Ryan Lawrence (512-788-6628).

Thanks!

More Volunteers needed for Melanoma Walk

With DIG hosting the 13th Annual AIM for the Cure Melanoma 5k Walk & Fun Run on the Seawall next weekend, April 21st, we really need some volunteers to help with set up/sign in/standing at the turn around point! Any donations from DIG members of bananas, granola bars, or cases of water to pass out to participants would also be greatly appreciated even if you can't make it Saturday. But if you are interested in volunteering please sign up using the link!

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pk1PMuu9N13FQDtVHCBRoEQB1TTITRczsBM0WY0Ngr8/edit?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ryan Lawrence (rylawren@utmb.edu) or Caitlin Pekowski (cnpekows@utmb.edu).

JAMA Dermatology Discontinues “Notable Notes” Feature

In July 2009, JAMA Dermatology announced a new feature, “Notable Notes,” that was intended to add a humanities aspect to the Journal, often with “…historical notes of interest, practice pearls, or definitions of dermatologic terms and signs.” In 450 words or less, UTMB medical students would submit interesting articles for consideration, some of which were published. Sadly, JAMA Dermatology has decided to discontinue “Notable Notes,” and is no longer accepting submissions.

Volunteers Needed for Melanoma Walk

With DIG hosting the 13th Annual AIM for the Cure Melanoma 5k Walk & Fun Run on the Seawall on April 21st, we are looking for volunteers to help with set up/sign in! We will also need someone to stand at the turn around point. We are asking for donations from volunteers of bananas, granola bars, and cases of water to pass out to participants. If you are interested in volunteering please sign up using the link!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1pk1PMuu9N13FQDtVHCBRoEQB1TTITRczsBM0WY0Ngr8/edit?usp=sharing


If you have any questions, feel free to contact Ryan Lawrence (rylawren@utmb.edu) or Caitlin Pekowski (cnpekows@utmb.edu)."

UTMB MS2 Presents Stay Shady to Holy Family Catholic School

Michael Ryan (MS2) presented Stay Shady to the 4th-8th grade students at Holy Family Catholic School on Thursday April 5th. The students enjoyed the interactive presentation and asked excellent questions at the end. All of the students were able to make UV sensitive bracelets that change color when exposed to the sun and had the opportunity to test them outside after the presentation. They were amazed to see that even through the clouds the beads lit up completely, which highlighted the importance of wearing sunscreen even on cloudy days! The event was a great success and the teachers said they are looking forward to more presentations in the coming years. UTMB DIG would like to thank Michael Ryan for giving the presentation, Tyler Marion (MS3) for scheduling the event, and the staff at Holy Family for being so welcoming!

Michael Ryan presenting Stay Shady

JAAD Publishes Ethics Article Critical of 3 + 3 Dermatology Residency Program Model

Most agree there is a need for more academic dermatologists, and some residency programs are now asking their dermatology residents to contract with them to stay an extra 3 years as junior faculty to become experts in non-ACGME accredited fellowship areas such as basic science, hair, contact dermatitis, etc. The April 2018 issue of JAAD addresses this phenomenon (see http://www.jaad.org/article/S0190-9622(17)32194-1/fulltext ). After discussing the issues of unconscionability and conflict of interest, the authors concluded that “While there is a need for more academic dermatologists, the 3 + 3 program is not an ethical way to achieve this goal. New residents are not in a position to agree to this mandated contract and therefore lose their autonomy and the program has too many conflicts of interest to be in a position to offer it.” 

Dermatology Standardized Letters of Recommendation

Although controversial (and not uniformly adopted), standardized Letters of Recommendation (SLORs) in recent years have been used by some dermatologists to recommend residency applicants. A study published last month (J Clin Aesthet Dermatol 2018;11:26-29) retrospectively analyzed SLORs from 3 participating institutions and found that the best recommendations come from writers who know the applicant well. Grade inflation was present (“exceptional,” a grade that should be limited to the top 5% of applicants, was given  to 25.4%). Dermatology faculty (31.5%) were more likely to evaluate applicants as “exceptional” than departmental chairs, program directors, and assistant program directors. Research potential and applicant inquisitiveness were rated lower than other categories in SLORs. Based on this study, the authors concluded, “…we were unable to draw conclusions about the reliability of the SLOR.”

AIM Melanoma Walk!

The 13th Annual AIM Melanoma Walk hosted by DIG is happening on Saturday, April 21st on the Seawall. The event starts with sign-in at 6:30 AM and fun run at 7:00 AM. Please register ASAP and join the DIG team. Registration includes a gift bag and T-shirt. Come on out to support UTMB DIG and a cure for melanoma! 

https://walk.aimatmelanoma.org/Galveston2018/

Contact Ryan Lawrence (ryanelawrence@gmail.com, 512-788-6628) for more details.

Dr. C. Helen Malone Accepts Faculty Appointment at Baylor (Houston)

Former UTMB dermatology resident and inaugural Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellow (2016-2017) has accepted a full-time academic appointment in the Baylor Department of Dermatology in Houston. She had previously worked in private practice in Katy, Texas. UTMB visiting dermatology students are looking forward to working with Dr. Malone in the future when they take away rotations at Baylor (Baylor has a rotation available in Dermatological Surgery, MEDER-506). The UTMB DIG wishes you success in your new position!

UTMB Medical Student and Resident Posters at 2018 American Academy of Dermatology Meeting, San Diego, California

Congratulations to all of the UTMB presenters at this very prestigious meeting:

[6691] Dermatologic Depictions in Animated Movies

Categories: Epidemiology & Health Services Administration, Epidemiology & Health Services Administration, Arts, History, & Humanities of Dermatology

Authors: Michael P. Ryan, Vail Reese, Richard F. Wagner

Presentation(s): ePoster Presentation Center 1 - 2/17/2018 9:10 AM until 9:15 AM

[7431] A Case of Darier Disease: Intersection of Genetics, Environmental Triggers and Medication Side Effects

Categories: Genodermatoses

Authors: Caroline Crain, Vlad Codrea, MichaeI Wilkerson

[7459] Cutaneous Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infection: A Retrospective Study of 78 Cases

Categories: Infection - Bacterial & Parasitic, Hair & Nail Disorders

Authors: Paige Hoyer, Rebecca Philips, Skyler White, Katherine Tinkey, Michael Loeffelholz, Clark Andersen, Michael Wilkerson, Bernard Gibson, Brent Kelly

Presentation(s): ePoster Presentation Center 2 - 2/16/2018 10:15 AM until 10:20 AM

[7559] Previously undiagnosed Darier’s disease complicated by bilateral ecthyma gangrenosum masquerading as a vasculopathy with retiform eschar formation

Categories: Infection - Bacterial & Parasitic, Genodermatoses, Clinical Dermatology & Other Cutaneous Disorders

Authors: Kristin Wolf, David Nash, Brent Kelly

[6915] An 89 year old female with a leg rash after Prolia injections

Categories: Pharmacology, Internal Medicine Dermatology, Clinical Dermatology & Other Cutaneous Disorders

Authors: Timothy Allen, Julie Croley, Michael Wilkerson

Presentation(s): ePoster Presentation Center 1 - 2/16/2018 10:05 AM until 10:10 AM

[6220] Severe Cutaneous Drug Reactions, such as Steven-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, in Pediatric Patients with an Emphasis on Recently Approved Medications

Categories: Pharmacology, Pediatric Dermatology, Pediatric Dermatology

Authors: Kristyna Gleghorn, Brent Kelly

Presentation(s): ePoster Presentation Center 1 - 2/17/2018 2:15 PM until 2:20 PM

[6200] Rose Bengal Dye Reduces Collagen Expression in Post-burn Hypertrophic Scar Fibroblasts In Vitro

Categories: Wound Healing & Ulcers

Authors: Mai-Anh Vu, Jayson Jay, Dung Mac, Anesh Prasai, Amina El Ayadi, Ye Wang, Michael Wilkerson, David N. Herndon, Celeste C. Finnerty

[6438] Dermatologic Applications of Sodium Sulfacetamide

Categories: Wound Healing & Ulcers, Epidemiology & Health Services Administration, Clinical Dermatology & Other Cutaneous Disorders

Authors: Kory Lee, Natalie Kash, Kristin Wolf, Sirunya Silapunt

Presentation(s): ePoster Presentation Center 2 - 2/17/2018 3:15 PM until 3:20 PM

Michael Ryan (MS2) with Poster

Mai-Anh Vu (MS2) with Poster

UTMB “Positivity Corner” Launched!

UTMB PGY2 dermatology resident Dr. Skyler White has developed a “Positivity Corner” for our department to publically acknowledge the great work that our dermatology residents and others do each day in the clinic and hospital. A box (decorated with donuts) for anonymous reports about how our professionals exceed expectations is located in the Galveston departmental mail room and its contents will be reviewed each week at the Friday dermatology department meeting that is attended by residents, faculty, and providers. Everyone is invited to contribute anonymous positive reports.

St. Vincent's Student Clinic Dermatology Night 4/5/18

Join UTMB Dermatology faculty for the upcoming dermatology night (Thursday, April 5th) at St. Vincent’s Clinic. Please see the calendar link below to reserve your volunteering spot.

When: Thursday, April 5th at 5:30-8:30PM (volunteers should arrive at 5:15)

Where: St. Vincent's House, 2817 Post Office Street, Galveston, Texas 77550

Volunteer link: http://stvsc.org/index.php/students/sign-up

Summer Basic Science Research Opportunity for Current UTMB MS1

Work with Drs. M. Wilkerson and Finnerty at the Galveston Shriners Burn Hospital during the upcoming 2 month summer break in ongoing research about the effects of rose bengal on scars. Applications are currently being accepted via the UTMB Medical Student Summer Research Program. Those with previous bench experience with cell cultures and PCR techniques are preferred.

Dermatology Honors Thesis Defense Scheduled

DIG members are invited to attend UTMB MS3 Tyler Marion’s Dermatology Honors Research presentation, “Dermatologic Features in Good Film Characters Who Turn Evil: The Transformation,” on May 11, 2018  at 8 am in the dermatology conference room (5.120F McCullough Bldg).

His honors thesis advisor is Dr. Richard Wagner, UTMB Professor of Dermatology, and his ad hoc UTMB Dermatology Honors Research Committee includes Drs. M.K. Peek, J. Wilson, and B. Kelly. UTMB MS1 and MS2 medical students interested in participating in the UTMB Dermatology Honors Research Program would benefit from attending.

US Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations for Skin Cancer Behavioral Counseling

In a recommendation surprising to most dermatologists, the US Preventative Task Force “…concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of counseling adults about skin self-examination to prevent skin cancer. (I statement)”

However, it does recommend “…counseling young adults, adolescents, children, and parents of young children about minimizing exposure to UV radiation for persons aged 6 months to 24 years with fair skin types to reduce their risk of skin cancer (B recommendation)” The entire report may be reviewed in JAMA.2018;319(1):1134-1142 (March 20, 2018).

Volunteers needed for Stay Shady

UTMB DIG is excited to announce another Stay Shady presentation at Holy Family Catholic School at 1:00 pm on March 28th! We are looking for volunteers, preferably some 1st and 2nd years. Volunteers would need to be there at 12:45, and the presentation should only take about an hour. If you would like to do the presentation, more information will be provided before Wednesday. Interested volunteers should email Tyler Marion, MS3, asap at trmarion@utmb.edu to reserve their spot. 

UTMB MS2 Presents Stay Shady at Odyssey Academy

Michael Ryan (MS2) gave several Stay Shady presentations to over 250 students from the 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade at Odyssey Academy on Tuesday March 20^th. The students enjoyed the interactive presentation and asked excellent questions at the end. All student were able to make UV sensitive bracelets that change color when exposed to the sun and had the opportunity to test them outside. The event was a great success and the teachers said they are looking forward to Stay Shady presentations again next year. UTMB DIG would like to thank Michael Ryan for setting up and presenting the program as well as Odyssey Academy and their staff for being so receptive and welcoming!

Michael Ryan (MS2) preparing to present Stay Shady to Odyssey Academy students