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Pyoderma Gangrenosum and Sweet Syndrome: ODAC Interview

By ODAC Sessions

neutrophilic dermatoses

Neutrophilic dermatoses aren’t commonly addressed in dermatologic continuing education, yet understanding how to diagnose these dermatoses is important. An accurate diagnosis could reveal an underlying autoinflammatory disease.

Watch this Next Steps in Derm video interview with Anthony Fernandez, MD, PhD, FAAD, from ODAC 2025, where he addresses the most common neutrophilic dermatoses that a dermatologist will see in clinic: pyoderma gangrenosum and Sweet syndrome.

Dr. Fernandez shares criteria for making an accurate pyoderma gangrenosum diagnosis. Learn treatment options and why wound healing expertise is key when managing these patients. Find out why Dr. Fernandez says treating Sweet syndrome may be easier than treating pyoderma gangrenosum. Plus hear about a late-onset, autoinflammatory disease that may be an underlying disease in certain patients who present with rashes that are consistent with Sweet syndrome.

Register for ODAC 2026 for more medical dermatology updates.

Patient Buzz: Skin Care After GLP-1 Weight Loss

By Patient Care

skin care after GLP-1 weight loss

GLP-1 agonists are a popular method of losing weight, which is leading to patient questions about skin care after GLP-1 weight loss. In this Next Steps in Derm Patient Buzz, Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, FAAD, outlines skincare ingredients that can address skin laxity and textural changes from losing a significant amount of weight. She also addresses in-office procedures and when to refer a patient to a plastic surgeon. Find out her approach with patients who are experiencing significant weight loss and why it’s important to set realistic expectations with patients.

GLP-1 agonists are increasingly used by dermatologists to address comorbidities from inflammatory skin diseases. For more on their dermatologic use, attend the ODAC session, “GLP-1 Agonists in Cutaneous Medicine: Rapid-Fire Insights on Comorbidities, Safety, and Aesthetic Considerations – Panel Discussion”. Register today!

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

By ODAC Sessions

rosacea

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!

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.