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Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024)

Published July 15, 2024

Special Issue - July 2024 DIGA

The Journal of Diga Western Conference Abstracts – Portland, Oregon Edition features a curated collection of abstracts from the recent conference held in Portland, Oregon, showcasing cutting-edge research and developments. This edition highlights significant contributions from medical students and professionals who presented their latest dermatology research, offering valuable insights into advancements in the field. With concise summaries of these key presentations, the journal serves as an essential resource for professionals, researchers, and enthusiasts eager to stay informed about emerging trends and innovative ideas discussed at the conference.

Articles

Andy Ho, Adina Greene, Heidi Pottinger, Mary-Ellen Brown, Collin Costello (Author)

The Lived Experience of Melanoma Diagnosis, Treatment, and Follow-Up in Hispanic Patients: A Qualitative Analysis

Andy Ho, JennaKay Colquitt, Aaron Mangold, David DiCaudo (Author)

Penile porokeratosis of Mibelli with eosinophilic spongiosis: A case report

Jaclyn Roland-McGowan, Jordan Gillespie, Adeeb Haroon, Alex Ortega Loayza (Author)

Infection Rates of Pyoderma Gangrenosum: A Systematic Review

Aaon Fanous, Aaron Cheng,, Emily Ames, Payden Harrah, Dale Schaefer (Author)

Eruptive Disseminated Porokeratosis (EDP) Following Interleukin-6 Inhibitor Biologic (Actrema®) and Corticosteroid Induced Immunosuppression

Kathleen Whittington, Almog Badash, Nadera Sweiss, Maria Tsoukas, Israel Rubinstein, Sheryl Hoyer (Author)

Residing in disadvantaged neighborhoods and tattoo-associated sarcoidosis

Vivian Li, Kelly Frasier, Haily Fritts, Kathleen Daly, Sara Christoforides, Courtnee Harpine, Karina Stec, Stefany Acosta (Author)

Exploring the Intersection of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and Dermatological Conditions

Grace Herrick, Kelly Frasier, Michelle Sobotka, Emily Woolhiser, Haily Fritts (Author)

AI-Enhanced Teledermatology: Bridging the Gap in Access to Dermatological Care in Rural Areas

Haily Fritts, Kelly Frasier, Emily Woolhiser, Julia Vinagolu-Baur, Vivian Li, Grace Herrick (Author)

Enhancing Patient Education and Engagement through Digital Intelligence Tools in Dermatology

Michelle Samaniego, Fabiola Ramirez, Angelica Zambrano, Luis Alvarado, Alok Dwivedi, Jessica Chacon (Author)

The Interaction Between Comorbidity and Race in the Prognosis of Cutaneous Melanoma

Caroline Howell, Hanna Bobinger, Thu Nguyen Anh Luu, Tran Huong Giang, Sarah Fillingim, Thuy Phung (Author)

Locally Advanced Porocarcinoma in a Vietnamese Patient: A Literature Review and Case of a Rare Tumor Diagnosed Using Global Health Collaboration

Brittani Remé, Gisselle Pichardo, Samantha Cooley, McKenzie Davis, Kenneth Stewart (Author)

Assessing the Use of Educational Interventions Promoting Preventive Measures for Sun Exposure in Rural Guatemala

Ashna Khare, Kritin K. Verma, Fatma Zeynep Deligonui, Ethan Matthew, Kristina Blegen, Michelle Tarbox (Author)

Navigating Blistering Pathways: A Case Study of Dyshidrosiform Bullous Pemphigoid

Ashna Khare, Kritin K. Verma, Abhijeet Sambangi , Maitreyi Dhavala, Michelle B. Tarbox (Author)

Detecting Manifestations of Neurofibromatosis: Cutaneous Diagnostic Criteria for NF1 and NF2

Almog Badash, Kathleen Whittington, Adriana Ene, Isabella Zorra, Israel Rubinstein, Maria Tsoukas, Nadera Sweiss (Author)

The Risk of Pulmonary and Ocular Involvement in Patients Presenting with Cutaneous Sarcoidosis of the Face/Head: A Retrospective Study

Amritpal Kooner, Rahila Shaikh, Michelle Anthony, Ishita Gupta, George Hourany, Matthew Wang, Aditya Dutt, Justin Chen, Jarett Anderson (Author)

Evaluating the Current Landscape of Epidermolysis Bullosa Treatments: A Systematic Review

Jordan Gillespie, Jacyln Roland-McGowan, Adeeb Haroon, Alex Ortega Loayza (Author)

Analyzing Recurrence Rates in Pyoderma Gangrenosum

Victoria Ricles, Sarah Ahmed, Lauren Xiques-Gunshore, Carla Schiller, Nadia Abidi, Andrew Krakowski (Author)

The Dermatologist's Role in Rehabilitation: A Novel Multidisciplinary Treatment Approach Combining Ablative Fractional Laser Resurfacing and Physical Therapy in Managing a Patient with Scar Contracture of the Neck

Zaima Sohail Chaudhry, Aisha Ghias, Wajiha Nusrat, Mahwash Rana (Author)

Dermoscopic Features and Algorithm- A Guide to Detecting Pre-Malignant Facial Pigmented Skin Lesions in Ethnic Skin

Alexander Gomez-Lara, Ritika Khandpur (Author)

Facial angiosarcoma: A unique, non-purpuric presentation with good prognosis and unconventional management.

Kelly Frasier, Haley Fonceca, Haily Fritts (Author)

Harnessing the Power of Exosome Therapy in Dermatology: Current Insights and Future Directions

Kelly Frasier, Haley Fonceca, Haily Fritts (Author)

Unraveling the Role of the Skin Microbiome in Immunodermatological Diseases: Implications for Therapeutic Interventions

Joshua Morales, Stephanie Jackson, Alejandra Dominguez, Talia Thomas, Tyra Banks, Fiza Baloch, Angel Sheu, Bhavana Sreepad, Marisa Fat, Thien Nguyen, Chiara Rosenbaum, James Furgerson (Author)

The Importance of Dermatological Detection of Xanthomas and Xanthelsemas in Pediatric Patients: A Summary of Case Reports

Joshua Morales, Arturo Dominguez (Author)

Characterization of Disparities, Diagnoses and Treatment Outcomes with Pemphigus Vulgaris

Haily Fritts, Kelly Frasier, Aria Johnson (Author)

Advancements in Topical Treatments for Acne Vulgaris: A Comprehensive Review of Efficacy, Safety, and Patient Satisfaction

Christina Asare, Lourdes Valdez, Beverly Johnson, Chesahna Kindred (Author)

Nuvance Health/Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY

Lourdes Valdez, Adriana Richmond, Aissa Do, Leticia Bradford, Chesahna Kindred (Author)

Rationale of Patient-Initiated Loss to Follow Up in Hidradenitis Suppurativa Patients

Ivana Tieu, Elizabeth Hang, Suraiya Kerai, Kayley Stroupe, Mauli SHah, Fatma Zeynep Deligonul, Meenal Cascella, Ryan Gallagher, Chukwuedo Kendrix Okeibunor, Rachelle Hamblin (Author)

Igniting Awareness: Assessing Healthcare Providers' Understanding of Firefighter Cancer Risks

Safia Haniya, David Pegouske, Nesreen Shahrour, Kristina Wahagheghe, Meena Moossavi (Author)

Influence Of Social Media On Gen-Z's Dermatological Practices: A Review

Emily Woolhiser, Kathleen Click, Arpita Patel (Author)

Subcutaneous Granuloma Annulare: A Systematic Review on Current Treatments

Kelly Frasier, Vivian Li, Haily Fritts, Kathleen Click, Christina Dudzik, Evadne Rodriguez, Karina Stech (Author)

Psychiatric Sequelae of Chronic Pruritic Dermatoses

Carolynne Vo, Catherine Lowe, Michelle Lin, Jennifer Pinal, Daniel Novak (Author)

Exploring the Impact of Pre-existing Allergic Conjunctivitis on the Efficacy of Refractory Medications in Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A TrinetX Database Analysis

Danielle Abi-Najm, Georgetown University (Author)

Basal Cell Carcinoma of the External Auditory Canal and Conchal Bowl

Sahil Kapur, Sanjay Satya-Akunuri Koka, Priya Kancharla, Mark Houdi, Sajan Shah, Andrew Fickert, Craig Burkhart (Author)

The Psychosocial Burden Of Psoriasis: Understanding The Impact On Mental Health And Well-Being

Sahil Kapur, Sanjay Satya-Akunuri Koka, Mark Houdi, Priyal Kancharla, Rohith Suba Koka, Craig Burkhart (Author)

Efficacy of Barictinib As Compared to Conventional Therapy as a Treatment for Alopecia Areata

Priya Patel, Ashley Ayers, Ravi Patel, Kathleen Spears (Author)

Exploring Preventive Measures and Disease Dynamics of Hereditary Polymorphic Light Eruption in American Indian Children

Daisy Spoer, Gina Cach, Kendall Umstead, Rachel Rohrich, Julian Marable, Rachel Schwartz, Lauren Berger, Kenneth Fan, Samer Jabbour (Author)

The Effects of OnabotulinumtoxinA on Anxiety: A Systematic Review and Quantitative Analysis

Manisha Mishra, Joseph Cacioppo (Author)

Beyond UV Rays: Examining Health Disparities in Melanoma Outcomes Through a Social Lens

Maria Etcheverry, Alan Moshell (Author)

Autoimmune Progesterone Dermatitis Following Placement of a Progesterone-eluting IUD

Mehar Maju, Cameron Brandt-Flores (Author)

Skin cancer burden among migrant and seasonal farmworkers in the United States: prevalence and risk factors

Merhawit Ghebrehiwet, Karissa LeHew, Griffin Hughes, Matt Vassar (Author)

Examining the Reproducibility of Search Strategies in Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses in Top-Impact Dermatology Journals

Elena Paz Munoz, Kyra Diehl, Jake Nelson, Moira Shea, Jordan Gillespie, Jaclyn Rowand-McGowan, Iksha Kumar, Rama Abu Zanet, Elizabeth Stoos, Derrik Zebroski, Sancy Leachman (Author)

The Ability of a Dermatology Outreach Program to Target Under-Resourced Populations in Oregon

Tara Ghalambor, Jordan Abbott (Author)

Pembrolizumab Induced Grover-like Eruption in a Colorectal Liver Metastasis Patient: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Michelle Anthony, Natalia Chalupczak, Amritpal Kooner, Christopher Farkouh, Parsa Abdi, Conor Dolehide (Author)

Understanding Brooke-Spiegler syndrome and its dermatologic manifestations: A scoping review

Sawye Raygani, Emi Murase, Jenny Murase (Author)

Examining Self-Guided Interventions for Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors in Dermatology: A Literature Review

Natalia Chalupczak, Michelle Anthony, Amritpal Kooner, Conor Dolehide (Author)

The Association Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Suicidal Ideation, Attempts, and Completion: A Systematic Review

Amritpal Kooner, Aditya Dutt, Dhruv Nihal Gandhi, Toluwani Osunkoya, Justin Chen, Lauren Arcinas, Matthew Wang, Michelle Anthony, Jarett Anderson (Author)

Examining Current Use Cases of Botulinum Toxin to Manage Hyperhidrosis

Aditya Dutt, Sejoon Jun, Amritpal Kooner, Lauren Arcinas, Justin Chen, Dhruv Nihal Gandhi, Rahila Shaikh, Conor Dolehide (Author)

Investigating SSc Populations with Breast Cancer by Age and Antibody Presence

Apostolos Katsiaunis, Shari Lipner (Author)

Devices for treatment of nail psoriasis

Apostolos Katsiaunis Katsiaunis, Shari Lipner (Author)

Ocular Adverse Effects of TNF-α Inhibitors in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS)

Adina Greene, Blake Feldmar (Author)

Challenges to Contraceptive Counseling With Isotretinoin Treatment and Future Directions for Dermatologists

Mallory deCampos-Stairiker, Hannah Zhao, Moira Shea, Emile Latour, Elizabeth Stoos, Sancy Leachman, Christine Kannler (Author)

Skin Cancer Attitudes, Knowledge, and Behaviors Among Boston Firefighters

Kelly Frasier, Vivian Li, Haily Fritts, Sara Christoforides, Kathleen Daly, Alexandra Loperfito, Karina Stech, Milena Dragovic (Author)

The Impact of Psychosocial Influences on Chronic Wound Healing

Vivian Li, Kelly Frasier, Haily Fritts, Karina Stech, Cristin Grant, Alexandra Loperfito (Author)

Exploring the Psychosexual Impact of Dermatological Conditions and the Path Towards Integrated Interventions

Janeine Luke, Esther Kim, Rebekah Leigh, Lori Horhor, Akosua Sarfo (Author)

Improving Medical Student Education on Skin of Color in the Pre-clerkship Dermatology Curriculum

Shivani Jain, Rie Yotsu (Author)

Exploring new diagnostic approaches for Buruli ulcer disease

Shivani Jain, Sukul Mittal, Hunter Pyle, Michael Nemeh, Michael Shih, Arturo Dominguez (Author)

Acral calciphylaxis versus peripheral vascular disease: a case series

Judy Kikhia, Kinda Alshawa, Marwa Ibrahim, Riham Salloum (Author)

Giant Verruca Vulgaris of the Scalp: A Rare Case Report

Maryam Makhdoom, Judy Kikhia, Sana Ismail, Safia Hania Yusuf, Wahaj Ansari, Meena Moossavi (Author)

Exploring Social Media and Web-based Skin Cancer Interventions

Brook Abegaze, Tong Xiao, Ugomma Eze, Richard Parenteau, Jun Xu, Victoire Gouirand , Merisa Piper, Ruby Ghadially (Author)

An exogenous peptide rescues defects in human keratinocyte divisions in the aged

Tiffany Wong, Hongbin Wang, Steven Wang (Author)

Keytruda (Pembrolizumab) Hypersensitivity Treatment with Intralesional Kenalog (Triamcinolone) Injections: A Case Report

Ruby Lopez-Flores, Alejandra Sataray-Rodriguez, Rionna Octaviano, Kayla Aikins, Lingchen Wang, Karen Thiele (Author)

The Impact of Accessibility to Images of Disease Presentations on Skin of Color (SOC) in Facilitating Content Delivery by Faculty in the First- and Second-year Curriculum

Jordan Gillespie, Kyra Diehl, Jaclyn Roland-McGowan, Elena Paz Munoz, Tayler Tobey, Jake Nelson, Kira Champelli, Molly Joyce, Katie Norris, Somya Khare, Michael Bonazzola, Guang Fan, Sancy Leachman (Author)

Metabolic Syndrome and Acanthosis Nigricans: A Systematic Review Protocol

Jessica S. Lee, Bianca DiChiaro, Joseph Ogrodnik (Author)

Higher Rate of Obesity and Keloid Recurrence in Patients Living in Food Deserts

Jessica Lee, Bianca DiChiaro, Joseph Ogrodnik (Author)

Increased Time to Intervention for Medicaid and Medicare Patients with Localized Soft Tissue Sarcoma at a Single Academic Institution

Maryam Niazi, Richard H. Hope, Landon Hope (Author)

Diagnostic Accuracy of Keratinocyte Carcinoma

Richard W. Kim, Jeffery P. North, Ruby Ghadially (Author)

Exploring the clinical variability of rare skin cancers: retrospective review of Fibroepithelioma of Pinkus

Athena Sdrales, Crystal Guillen, Kaitlyn Miner, Tiffany Guillen (Author)

Sun-Care Opinions and Practices Among Health Science Graduate Students

Amritpal Kooner, Justin Chen, Michelle Anthony, Brian Mayer, Brooke Dorman, Eliza Davis, Mohammad Fardos (Author)

Gabapentin's Role in Pruritus Management: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Efficacy

Sheyda Mesgarzadeh, Delaney B. Stratton, Clara Curiel-Lewandrowski (Author)

Keratoacanthomas Arising in a Tattoo

Laura Hernandez, Fun Nutan (Author)

Pain Management of patients with Calciphylaxis

Shravya Kichena, Karla Moriel, Feyza Tiryaki, Sukhila Reddy, Ajay Lingireddy, Angelica Lehker (Author)

Abrupt Cutaneous Lesions as First Sign of Methotrexate Toxicity

Shravya Kichena, Joshua Gardner, Jay Truitt, Anita Bhushan, Cloyce L. Stetson (Author)

Linear Lichen Planus: A Great Imitator

Aarushi Gulati, Stephanie Jackson, Andrew Igbokwe, Tsz Chun Chung, James Keane, Leonard Goldstein (Author)

The rationale for skin lightening treatments, along with their cultural implications and consequences

Tristi Edwards (Author)

Effective treatment of confluent and reticulated papillomatosis with oral doxycycline and an aqueous cream containing clindamycin, sulfur and salicylic aci

Kritin K. Verma, Mary Fitzgibbon, Ethan Matthew, Daniel P. Friedmann, Michelle B. Tarbox, Theodore Rosen (Author)

Cross-sectional Prevalence Data for Lichen Sclerosis et Atrophicus in the All of Us Database: Implications for Routine Genital Skin Examination

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Welcome to the Clinical Dermatology and Surgery Journal, your trusted source for cutting-edge research and knowledge in the field of clinical dermatology and surgery. Our journal is dedicated to providing high-quality research articles, case studies, and reviews that contribute to the advancement of dermatology and surgery practices.

Our team of experts works tirelessly to bring you the most current and relevant information in clinical dermatology and surgery. We aim to foster collaboration among dermatologists and surgeons, facilitating the exchange of innovative ideas and best practices in the field.