#232 Skinternship: Scalp & Face with Helena Pasieka MD
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
Navigating Non-Scarring Alopecia and Scalp Conditions
This chapter explores the evaluation and treatment of non-scarring alopecia in primary care, stressing the need for a tailored approach to testing and diagnosis. It discusses various forms of hair loss, including the importance of reassurance for telogen effluvium patients and immediate referrals for alopecia areata. Additionally, the chapter addresses the nuances of scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis, emphasizing personalized treatment strategies based on individual patient needs.
Dive deep into common dermatological conditions of the scalp and face including alopecia, seborrheic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, and even the scourge of health professionals, ‘maskne’! We are joined by our Kashlak Chief of Dermatology and resident Skinternist Dr. Helena Pasieka (of @MedStarWHC). After listening to this episode, your dermatology knowledge will be head and shoulders above the rest!
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Credits
- Written and Produced by: Beth Garbitelli, Matthew Watto MD, FACP,
- Cover Art and Infographic by: Beth Garbitelli
- Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Garbitelli
- Editor: Cyrus Askin MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
- Guest: Helena Pasieka MD, MS
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Time Stamps
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- 00:30 Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
- 04:35 Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week*: Hamilton and Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow, Ultra-Gooey Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe, The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
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- 08:30 Case 1: Alopecia
- 12:05 Assessing scalp for inflammatory changes and follicular drop-out
- 13:10 Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
- 14:00 Alopecia/hair loss non-scarring subtypes
- 25:00 Alopecia Treatments
- 28:55 Case 2: Psoriasis vs. Seborrheic Dermatitis
- 31:45 Looking for psoriatic plaques
- 32:11 Seborrheic dermatitis hallmarks
- 35:19 Treatment for Seborrheic Dermatitis
- 42:10 Case 3: Rosacea vs. Acne
- 50:40 Differentiating rosacea rash from SLE
- 52:40 Rosacea management & treatment
- 55:00 Identifying rosacea in Black skin
- 56:50 Acne management & treatment
- 59:10 Retinoid dermatitis
- 1:00:30 Maskne
- 1:02:29 Antibiotics for acne
- 1:03:38 Retinoids and pregnancy
- 1:04:09 Doxycycline for rosacea
- 1:06:15 Take home points
- Sponsor - VCU Health Continuing Education
Links*
- Hamilton and Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow,
- Serious Eats/The Food Lab's Ultra-Gooey Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe (Beth’s Cheese Blend: 8oz American cheese, 8 oz Fontina, 8 oz cheddar- not Seriously Sharp!! Also, you may be able to get away with not using 1.5lb of cheese, mix in and see how it goes, feel free to DM @VermontKitchen on Instagram for cooking guidance)
- The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
- Mineral sunscreens: suggestions include Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunscreen or Elta MD UV Physical Broad-Spectrum Tinted Facial Sunscreen (Formulations with Zinc Oxide only tend to be very heavy and will not blend well in all skin tones)
- Brown Skin Matters on Twitter and Instagram
- Skin of Color Society
- American Academy of Dermatology
- Society for Dermatology Hospitalists
- Black Skin Directory Learning Journal
- Mind the Gap (2020) by Malone Mukwende
- Ethnic Dermatology: Principles and Practice (2013)
- Skin of Color: A Practical Guide to Dermatologic Diagnosis and Treatment (2012)
- An Atlas of African Dermatology (2001)
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Goals
Listeners will appropriately recognize, diagnose and treat common dermatological complaints of the scalp and face seen in the primary care clinic.
Learning objectives
After listening to this episode listeners will...
- Recognize and treat common skin complaints of the scalp and face in primary care.
- Become familiar with the basic therapeutic arsenal to treat scalp and face complaints in primary care.
- Be able to differentiate non-scarring versus scarring hair loss on physical exam.
- Comprehend nuances in total body presentations of psoriasis as a means to differentiate from seborrheic dermatitis.
- Review when referral to dermatology for hair loss or skin changes of the face/scalp is necessary.
- Recognize the extreme lack of diversity in dermatology and disparities in outcomes for various diagnoses.
Disclosures
Dr. Pasieka reports no relevant financial disclosures. The Curbsiders report no relevant financial disclosures.
CitationPasieka HB, Williams PN, Watto MF, Garbitelli EC. “#232 Skinternship: Scalp & Face”. The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast. https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list Final publishing date September 14, 2020.
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