Category Archives: Elpern, David J.

Hot Spots in Dermatology 2018 Syllabus

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August 17 – 19, 2018 Turtle Bay Resort Kahuku, Hawaii   Thursday, August 16: 6:00 pm.  Get together at The Johnson’s Cabana 6:00 Friday, August 17: 8:00 am Registration and Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Plenary Sessions 8:30 – 9:20 a.m.  Clinical Pathological Cases (Marianna Karewicz, Kumar, Rademaker, and others) 9:20 – 9:30 Michael Webster. Radiotherapy Update 2018 9:30 – 10:00: Marius Rademaker.  “How I use isotretinoin” 10:00 – 10:30 Bhushan Kumar. “Non-venereal genital dermatoses” 10:30 – 10:45 Refreshment Break 10:45 – 11:15  Malcolm Ing. “Dr.Edmund  Ing: Expertise and Community Service In Hawaii” 11:15 – 11:45  Alan Katz “Antibiotic resistant N. gonorrhoeae: an urgent public health threat.” 11:45 – … Continue reading →

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The Differential Diagnosis of Dermatological Conditions in Relation to Leprosy

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Presented by Professor Bhushan Kumar Former Chief of Dermatology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India Hot Spots in Dermatology August 17 – 19, 2018 Abstract: Leprosy, now an uncommon disease of low infectivity is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is rare in the western world and is mostly seen in immigrants from endemic areas. It affects mainly the skin and the nerves. The cutaneous lesions vary widely from macular to papular, papulo-nodular and nodulo-plaques covering large areas of the body. So the dermatological diseases which need to be differentiated vary widely, having lesions which may resemble any of these morphological lesions. Occurrence of lepra reactions … Continue reading →

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Non-Venereal Genital Dermatoses in Men

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Presented by Professor Bhushan Kumar Former Chief of Dermatology at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India Hot Spots in Dermatology August 17 – 19, 2018 Abstract: Lesions on the genitalia either alone or as part of the general disease are common dermatological presentations. Majority of the lesions are non-venereal and are of great concern patients because of the importance of the “organ” involved. In addition the disease may bring in feelings of guilt, being unclean, related to STD and may even lead to marital discord. The lesions may only be physiological or benign abnormalities, inflammatory in nature, infections or part of the systemic disease. Only few diseases … Continue reading →

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Michael Webster, Radiotherapy Update 2018

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Radiotherapy Update 2018 What’s new? VMAT for treating large areas (whole arm,leg) for actinic keratoses/NMSC A treatment for Disseminated Actinic Porokeratosis ? VMAT Volumetric modulated arc therapy (Elektra) Delivers the radiotherapy treatment using a rotational or arc geometry rather than several static beams . Gantry motion,variable dose rate,movement of multileaf collimators Computerised planning using Ct scan allows treatment to be delivered to tumour with minimal exposure to adjacent tissues VMAT for skin Can be set to give radiation just to skin &  Subcutaneous tissue circumferentially (with minimal exposure to deeper tissues) allowing treatment of a whole limb ,scalp,or head & neck area. Genesis Care  is trialling this Rx for treatment … Continue reading →

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Hot Spots Bhushan Kumar’s Case Presentations

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Case Presentations by Bhushan Kumar Dr. Bhushan Kumar is the Emeritus Professor and Head of the Department of Dermatology at India’s Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh. As one of India’s finest and most respected dermatologists, Dr. Kumar has published over 100s 0f peer-reviewed papers, as well as many text books. 2018 Hot Spots in Dermatology These four cases can be accessed at: Hot Spots Handouts Cutaneous Tuberculosis Histoid Leprosy Post Kala Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis Secondary Syphilis in a 35 year old man These four cases can be accessed at: Hot Spots Handouts

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“My Lip Saga: The Path From Panic to Peace”

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Hot Spots in Dermamtology Kahuku Maui August 19, 2018 Presented by Lindsay Kamm ( Email ) My saga of suffering with cheilitis begins and ends with the delightful duty of playing with my grandsons in the pool and at the beach. During a ten-month period from June 2017 to April 2018, I saw eight health care providers at five locations. I had six prescriptions and tried countless over the counter remedies. At times, I felt desperate, disheartened, disappointed and full of fear. Thanks to modern medicine and the wonders of patch testing, I learned what I am not allergic to. Thanks to caring doctors, their expertise, and the courtesies they … Continue reading →

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Radiotherapy Update 2018

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Presented by Dr. Michael Webster Melbourne, Australia Hot Spots in Dermatology August 17, 2018 What’s new? VMAT for treating large areas (whole arm,leg) for actinic keratoses/NMSC A treatment for Disseminated Actinic Porokeratosis ? VMAT Volumetric modulated arc therapy (Elektra) Delivers the radiotherapy treatment using a rotational or arc geometry rather than several static beams . Gantry motion,variable dose rate,movement of multileaf collimators Computerised planning using Ct scan allows treatment to be delivered to tumour with minimal exposure to adjacent tissues VMAT for skin Can be set to give radiation just to skin &  subcutaneous tissue circumferentially (with minimal exposure to deeper tissues) allowing treatment of a whole limb ,scalp,or head … Continue reading →

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Marius Rademaker Biographical Sketch

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August 2018 Dr Marius Rademaker BM FRCP(Edin) FRACP DM is an Honorary Associate Professor at Waikato Clinical School (Auckland University School of Medicine), research director of Clinical Trial NZ, and a clinical dermatologist (Tristram clinic and MoleMap NZ – a national teledermatology service). Until recently he was Clinical Director and Head of the Dermatology Department, Waikato Hospital District Health Board and Chairman of DermNetNZ.org Trust. As well as being Regional Advisor of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, he is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, the New Zealand Dermatological Society and member of the International Society of Dermatology, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology … Continue reading →

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Vail Reese, Dermatology in Cinema 2018

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  Vail Reese, MD Hot Spots 2018 Sunday, August 19th, 2018 Notes: -Precedent for analyzing Dermatology in Cinema -3 Categories: -Evil characters -Actors with skin conditions -Sympathetic characters -What has changed in 20 years? -Onscreen representation of albinism -Celebrity skin and the internet -Animated films and skin References: The Dermatology in the Cinema website:  www.skinema.com Reese V.  Dermatology in the cinema.  J Amer Acad Dermatol 1995; 33:1030-1035. Reese V. Dermatology in the Cinema. Medscape website May 2002 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/433420 Crowley JA, Reese V, Wagner R. Dermatologic Features of Classic Movie Villains: The Face of Evil. JAMA Dermatol. 2017 Jun 1;153(6):559-564. doi: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2016.5979. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28384669 Ryan, MP, Reese V, Wagner RF. Dermatologic Depictions in … Continue reading →

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Retirement Comes

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Shay Bintliff, MD email: surfdoc@aloha.net Hot Spots in Dermatology August 18, 2018 Turtle Bay, Kahuku. Hawaii     Retirement comes, bringing destinations indeterminate. New fields New hills New roads, Leading I know not where. But go I must. Strange new sensations lurk in my heart. Change is upon me! This fiery feeling, a relentless flame, To move on To discover anew To touch the worlds I’ve never known. Is it even too late? In my gut there is a deep emptiness, Not for nourishment, But for the life I so loved and cherished. There is a heavy wave of Loss Loneliness Bewilderment Sweeping over me, consuming me. Where now is … Continue reading →

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