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What’s New in Rosacea: Interview with Dr. Adam Friedman

By ODAC Sessions

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ODAC Co-Chair Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, says he’s changed the way he approaches rosacea due to some nuances in recently published studies.

Watch this Next Steps in Derm video interview with Dr. Friedman from ODAC 2025 where he addresses what’s new in the understanding of rosacea triggers. Does current research support the longstanding guidance to avoid coffee? Plus learn Dr. Friedman’s top strategies for managing rosacea and find out about three recently FDA-approved rosacea therapies.

Don’t miss Dr. Friedman’s rosacea session at ODAC 2026 where he’ll address more new developments and practical approaches. Register today!

Patient Buzz: Eczema & Mental Health

By Medical Dermatology

eczema and mental health

In recognition of October as Eczema Awareness Month, we consider the mental health implications of eczema. In this Next Steps in Derm Patient Buzz, dermatologist and clinical psychologist Richard Fried, MD, PhD, shares what clinicians should know about eczema’s mental health impact.

Learn what mental health symptoms are common in eczema patients and how to broach the subject in your patient interactions. Find out how Dr. Fried directs his patients who are looking for help in improving their eczema-related mental health. 

Register for ODAC 2026 for the latest guidance in treating eczema and other inflammatory skin conditions.

The Dermatology Digest: ODAC 2025 Coverage on Prurigo Nodularis

By Media Coverage

prurigo nodularis

ODAC Conference Co-Chair Adam Friedman, MD, FAAD, spoke with The Dermatology Digest about his ODAC 2025 presentation on prurigo nodularis.

Learn what’s new in the understanding of the condition and what to consider in a differential diagnosis. Hear Dr. Friedman’s insight on the significant burden prurigo nodularis places upon patients. (It may shock you!) Plus find out about FDA-approved therapies and the two therapeutic pathways to consider combining in your treatment plan.

For more on prurigo nodularis, register for ODAC 2026 and attend Dr. Friedman’s lecture, “Prurigo Nodularis & Other Pruritic Problems”.

Secukinumab Therapeutic Cheat Sheet

By Medical Dermatology

secukinumab

ODAC shares practical, clinically relevant updates in medical dermatology. Our partner Next Steps in Derm shares this new cheat sheet for prescribing and managing patients on secukinumab.

Learn secukinumab’s mechanism of action and dermatologic uses. Know side effects, and warnings and precautions. Plus find out what baseline lab monitoring you should order.

The Secukinumab Therapeutic Cheat Sheet is available online and in a downloadable and printable PDF.

Register for ODAC and learn the latest in treating psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and other dermatologic conditions where secukinumab is a treatment option.

Surgical Reconstruction Pearls

By ODAC Sessions

surgical reconstruction pearls

Think outside the box. That’s the direction of dermatologic surgeon Timothy C. Flynn, MD, FAAD, to dermatologists conducting surgical reconstruction.

Watch this Next Steps in Derm video interview with Dr. Flynn from ODAC 2025 where he shares questions dermatologists should ask when addressing a wound. Find out why considering shadows and highlights is important for positive outcomes and which aspects of beauty to consider when conducting surgical reconstruction.

Register for ODAC 2026 for more surgical dermatology pearls.

Neuromodulator Complications: ODAC Pearls with Dr. Watchmaker

By ODAC Sessions, Uncategorized

neuromodulator complications

At the 2025 ODAC Dermatology Conference, Jacqueline Watchmaker, MD, shared how to assess and manage neuromodulator complications. Here are some highlights from her session:

  • With heavy eyelids, Dr. Watchmaker says it’s crucial to determine whether the issue lies with the brow or the eyelid itself.
  • Brow ptosis is caused by too many units overall in the frontalis, too many units too low or lateral in the frontalis, or diffusion of neuromodulator from the glabellar complex to the lower frontalis.
  • Watchmaker suggests adding units to the depressor muscles (procerus/corrugators/orbicularis oculi) to help lift the brow. Also, with time, she says the neurotoxin’s effects will naturally fade, resolving the brow ptosis without intervention.
  • A “crooked smile” effect can happen when inadvertently injecting the depressor labii inferioris (DLI) muscle. Injecting one unit of the neuromodulator into the contralateral DLI muscle will lessen the effect naturally in a few weeks.
  • A “shelf” appearance under the eye occurs when too much neuromodulator is injected into the orbicularis oculi muscle. This may be prevented by using only 1-2 units for the most inferior injection.
  • Patients also may notice more prominent “sleep lines” post-injection. She recommends patients wear hydrocolloid bandages at night if the lines are bothersome.
  • Watchmaker also debunks several myths that are often shared with patients after neuromodulator injections, including not bending down or lying down for four hours post-injection, or not working out for 24 hours.
  • Watchmaker says there is limited data regarding whether exercising facial muscles or taking oral zinc help prolong a neuromodulator’s duration.

This session summary was written by Vixey Silva, DO, and published on Next Steps in Derm.

Register for ODAC 2026 for more pearls on preventing and managing complications.

 

Acne 2025 Update: ODAC Highlights

By ODAC Sessions

acne treatment

What’s in vogue in the treatment of acne in 2025? Isotretinoin! A resurgence in the use of isotretinoin is one of the latest developments in the treatment of acne, according to dermatologist and researcher Neal Bhatia, MD, FAAD.

Dr. Bhatia spoke with Next Steps in Derm about his ODAC 2025 session on acne. Watch as he shares new therapeutic developments as well as key points in acne patient education.

Register for ODAC 2026 and attend Dr. Bhatia’s sessions on treating actinic keratosis and optimizing photodynamic therapy outcomes.

ODAC Faculty in the News: Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov

By Media Coverage

integrating dermatologists into medical teams

ODAC faculty member Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, MAS, FAAD, recently spoke with the American Journal of Managed Care about the benefits of collaboration between dermatologists and clinicians in other specialties. Dr. Lev-Tov believes in the unique value of a dermatologist and that medical practices should consider adding a dermatologist to the team.

Dr. Lev-Tov will participate in a panel discussion at ODAC on mastering hidradenitis suppurativa, which will address deroofing, post-operative care, and medical treatment strategies. Register for ODAC today.

JDD Podcast: Pspecial Psite Psoriasis Pearls

By Medical Dermatology

psoriasis management strategies

In this golden age of psoriasis treatment strategies, why aren’t more patients clear?

In recognition of Psoriasis Awareness Month, check out this JDD Podcast on psoriasis management. Host and ODAC Co-Chair Dr. Adam Friedman interviews ODAC faculty member Dr. Peter Lio, clinical assistant professor of dermatology and pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. They pick apart the plethora of topical options to add to available advanced systemics.

Listen and improve your psoriasis management today!

Register for ODAC to see Dr. Lio participate in an expert panel on treatment options beyond topical steroids.

Inpatient Consultations at ODAC with Dr. Olayemi Sokumbi

By ODAC Sessions

best practices in examining a dermatology inpatient

ODAC covers a breadth of topics in dermatology, including how to approach inpatient dermatological consultations. Next Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC, interviewed Olayemi Sokumbi, MD, about her ODAC 2025 session on best practices in examining an inpatient.

Watch as Dr. Sokumbi shares three categories you need to consider in your initial exam of an inpatient. Plus hear why a close partnership with a dermatopathologist is important in making an accurate diagnosis.

Register for ODAC 2026 for more pearls and updates in dermatology.