Clinical Dermatology

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Evidence-based reviews, diagnostic protocols, and therapeutic updates in dermatology.

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AI in Dermatology 5 min read

Why Generic LLMs Fail in Dermatology Clinics: Deterministic Clinical Math vs Hallucinated Dosing

When calculating PASI, SALT, SCORTEN, cumulative isotretinoin targets, or hydroxychloroquine ≤5 mg/kg real-body-weight limits, mental arithmetic by generic chatbots puts patients at risk.

Dr. Mehul Tyagi · 2026-10-15Read Article →
Dermoscopy 6 min read

Mastering the Argenziano 7-Point Dermoscopy Checklist for Early Melanoma Detection

A practical breakdown of the 3 major (+2 points) and 4 minor (+1 point) dermoscopic criteria that separate dysplastic nevi from invasive cutaneous melanoma.

Dr. Mehul Tyagi · 2026-10-14Read Article →
Pharmacology & Safety 7 min read

Lethal Drug Interactions & Teratogenicity Washouts Every Dermatologist Must Guard Against

From Methotrexate + TMP-SMX (Bactrim) pancytopenia to Azathioprine + Allopurinol myelosuppression and Acitretin's mandatory 3-year washout.

Dr. Mehul Tyagi · 2026-10-12Read Article →
Clinical Pearls 6 min read

2026 Biologic & Oral JAK Inhibitor Pre-Initiation Workup Guide (IADVL, BAD/NICE, AAD, EuroGuiDerm)

Compare baseline screening and monitoring requirements across Dupilumab, IL-23p19, IL-17, Anti-TNF, Rituximab, and Oral JAK inhibitors across global guidelines.

Dr. Mehul Tyagi · 2026-10-10Read Article →