Volume 28 - Issue 8 - August 2020

Featured Article

Cover Story

Seeing the Spectrum: Including and Embracing Skin of Color Education in Everyday Dermatologic Practice

08/13/2020

Recent anti-racism movements have accentuated the longstanding need for increased training on darker skin types. The Skin of Color Society and its members are making strides in helping all dermatologists improve their knowledge.

Recent anti-racism movements...

08/13/2020

The Dermatologist

Department

Board Review

The Dermatologist’s Board Review - August 2020

08/12/2020

Amy J. McMichael , MD;

Test your knowledge of bullous diseases, basement membranes, and autoimmunity.

Test your knowledge of bullous...

08/12/2020

The Dermatologist

Column

Spotlight

A Conversation With Heather Downes, MD, FAAD

08/12/2020

Benjamin Barankin , MD, FRCPC;

Dr Downes is the founder of a direct-pay private practice in Bannockburn, IL. She is an advocate of direct-pay health care and is also a founding lifetime member of Physicians for Patient Protection (PPP), a...

Dr...

08/12/2020

The Dermatologist

Chief Medical Editor Message

Knowing a Little Math is a Good Thing

08/12/2020

Steven R. Feldman , MD, PhD;

No doubt the economy has seen better days. COVID-19 has eviscerated it. Job losses are popping up all over, along with temporary furloughs for those lucky enough to stay employed. The government is doing its best to...

No...

08/12/2020

The Dermatologist

News

News - August 2020

08/12/2020

Joint AAD-NPF Guideline on Topical Therapy and Alternative Modalities for Psoriasis Released The latest expert-written and evidence-based guideline on the management of psoriasis with topical therapies and...

Joint...

08/12/2020

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Practice Pearls

What You Should
Know About EMRs

09/04/2008

E lectronic medical records (EMRs). Just simply seeing this term evokes a wide range of thoughts and feelings among physicians. Many are enthusiastically jumping on the bandwagon and implementing EMRs in their practices; others are doing the...

E lectronic medical records...

09/04/2008

The Dermatologist

Q&As

Cost Reduction and Health Care Barriers: Atopic Dermatitis

12/08/2022

Jessica Garlewicz ;

In this feature interview, The Dermatologist met with Elisha Myers to discuss her recent study.

In this feature interview, The...

12/08/2022

The Dermatologist

Allergen Focus

Focus on T.R.U.E. Test Allergen #3: Neomycin

09/04/2008

T he thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E) Test of 23 common allergens is a valuable, first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists. Although the test focuses on common allergens, frequent questions have arisen from colleagues...

T he thin-layer rapid use...

09/04/2008

The Dermatologist

Feature Story

Breaking Down Upcoming Legislative Changes

02/06/2023

Jessica N. Pixley , BS;

Raj H. Patel , MBA;

Stay up-to-date on the intersection of health care, health policy, and technology to be prepared to adapt to new rules, regulations, and care delivery models.

Stay up-to-date on the...

02/06/2023

The Dermatologist

Cosmetic Clinic

Isolagen:
A New Horizon?

09/04/2008

S ince 1982, when collagen was first approved for use in humans, not much has really changed in the collagen soft tissue augmentation market. The bovine collagen that was initially used was cross-linked for additional stability and the...

S ince 1982, when collagen was...

09/04/2008

The Dermatologist

The Dermatologist Newsletter

Latest Quizzes and Trivia

Quiz

Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management

11/11/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

1. What alternative therapies does Dr Swanson suggest for children who have difficulty adhering to topical treatment regimens?a) Antibioticsb) Injectable or oral medicationsc) UV light therapyd) Homeopathic remedies2. According to Dr Swanson,...

1. What alternative therapies...

11/11/2024

The Dermatologist

QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge: The Immunology of Alopecia Areata

11/04/2024

The Dermatologist

Quiz

Long-Term Safety of Risankizumab

10/18/2024

Jessica Garlewicz ;

What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?

What were the primary findings...

10/18/2024

The Dermatologist

Quiz

Barriers to Mental Health Support

10/10/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

What was the first barrier to mental health support for patients with atopic dermatitis identified in the NEA survey?

What was the first barrier to...

10/10/2024

The Dermatologist

Quiz

QUIZ: Psoriasis and Atopic Dermatitis: Nonsteroidal Topical Therapies

09/15/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

1. According to Dr Linda Stein Gold, how do nonsteroidal topical therapies compare to traditional steroid-based treatments for managing psoriasis and AD?a) They are less effective but safer.b) They are as effective as mid-potency steroids and...

1. According to Dr Linda Stein...

09/15/2024

The Dermatologist

Quiz

QUIZ: Topical PDE-4 Inhibitors For Atopic Dermatitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis

08/10/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

What strategies did Dr Merola emphasize for atopic dermatitis?

What strategies did Dr Merola...

08/10/2024

The Dermatologist

contact dermtitis + Neck + Eczema + rash

Quiz

QUIZ: Patient Experiences in Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing

07/14/2024

What is a common challenge for patients during the patch testing week?

What is a common challenge for...

07/14/2024

The Dermatologist

Quiz

Quiz: Barrier to Mental Health Support in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis

05/30/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

According to a recent interview with Jessica Johnson, MPH, what is a significant barrier to seeking mental health support among patients with atopic dermatitis?

According to a recent interview...

05/30/2024

The Dermatologist

Quiz

Quiz: Atopic Dermatitis Spotlight

05/06/2024

Riya Gandhi , MA;

Which class of medications received a "general thumbs up" in the latest guidelines for atopic dermatitis management due to their efficacy and low cancer risk?

Which class of medications...

05/06/2024

The Dermatologist

Quiz

True or False: Basal Cell Carcinoma on Vermilion Lip

05/01/2024

Is basal cell carcinoma on the vermilion lip a distinctly rare phenomenon, sparsely documented in existing literature?

Is basal cell carcinoma on the...

05/01/2024

The Dermatologist

Editorial Staff

VP, HMP Omnimedia: Kara Rosania
President, HMP Global: David DePinho
Senior Managing Editor: Coleen M.F. Stern
Associate Digital Editor: Jessica Garlewicz
Associate Editor: Riya Gandhi

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Volume 28 - Issue 8 - August 2020