Andrew Mastro, MS, PA-C, shares case-based clinical pearls from the “What’s Behind the Curtain?” panel at the DERM2026 NP/PA CME Conference. Drawing from audience questions and real-world cases, he discusses practical approaches to challenging scenarios involving acne, androgenetic alopecia, and unexpected treatment responses.
Topics Covered
- Microdosing isotretinoin for patients with recalcitrant acne
- Balancing isotretinoin efficacy, side effects, and quality of life
- Individualizing androgenetic alopecia treatment based on patient goals
- Incorporating systemic therapies, injections, and laboratory testing into hair loss management
- Addressing discrepancies between biopsy findings and clinical presentation
- Recognizing tinea incognito and reconsidering the diagnosis when treatment fails
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