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Volume 24 - Issue 1 - January 2016

Department

Coding and Billing
02/17/2016
This article (Part 6 in the series) will discuss the important concept and appropriate use of modifiers with regards to proper billing and coding. 
This article (Part 6 in the series) will discuss the important concept and appropriate use of modifiers with regards to proper billing and coding. 
This article (Part 6 in the...
02/17/2016
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
02/11/2016
In this excerpt from the recently published book, Practical Psoriasis Management, the authors discuss the use of secukinumab for moderate-to-severe psoriasis.   
In this excerpt from the recently published book, Practical Psoriasis Management, the authors discuss the use of secukinumab for moderate-to-severe psoriasis.   
In this excerpt from the...
02/11/2016
The Dermatologist
Hair and Scalp
02/09/2016
Ariana Eginli, BA, and Amy McMichael, MD
Many nondermatologists do not realize how many times in a day that dermatologists have to deliver news that a condition is difficult to treat or not curable. 
Many nondermatologists do not realize how many times in a day that dermatologists have to deliver news that a condition is difficult to treat or not curable. 
Many nondermatologists do not...
02/09/2016
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
02/07/2016
This training app provides information on the anatomy and techniques for injections as well as suggestions for product selection, cannula size, and needle gauge.  
This training app provides information on the anatomy and techniques for injections as well as suggestions for product selection, cannula size, and needle gauge.  
This training app provides...
02/07/2016
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
02/01/2016
This case study describes the use of pulsed dye laser to decrease the appearance of bruising associated with soft-tissue filler injections.
This case study describes the use of pulsed dye laser to decrease the appearance of bruising associated with soft-tissue filler injections.
This case study describes the...
02/01/2016
The Dermatologist

Interactive Features

FDA Alerts
02/08/2016
A new prescription topical steroid has received FDA approval for the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older. Betamethasone dipropionate (Sernivo) Spray, 0.05%, from Promius Pharma, LLC, US, a...
A new prescription topical steroid has received FDA approval for the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older. Betamethasone dipropionate (Sernivo) Spray, 0.05%, from Promius Pharma, LLC, US, a...
A new prescription topical...
02/08/2016
The Dermatologist

News

News
02/04/2016
Danish researchers have linked the common facial skin disorder rosacea to the most frequent type of primary brain tumor in adults.
Danish researchers have linked the common facial skin disorder rosacea to the most frequent type of primary brain tumor in adults.
Danish researchers have linked...
02/04/2016
The Dermatologist
News
02/03/2016
Apremilast improves clinical outcomes in patients with psoriatic arthritis and active psoriasis, according to results from the PALACE 3 randomized controlled trial.
Apremilast improves clinical outcomes in patients with psoriatic arthritis and active psoriasis, according to results from the PALACE 3 randomized controlled trial.
Apremilast improves clinical...
02/03/2016
The Dermatologist
News
02/03/2016
Indoor tanning may explain why U.S. melanoma rates are rising faster for women than for men, according to new research.  
Indoor tanning may explain why U.S. melanoma rates are rising faster for women than for men, according to new research.  
Indoor tanning may explain why...
02/03/2016
The Dermatologist
01/27/2016
  If you mentioned collagen induction therapy (CIT) or skin needling as recently as 3 years ago, most aesthetic physicians would have rolled their eyes and veered the discussion instead towards ablative and non-ablative resurfacing...
  If you mentioned collagen induction therapy (CIT) or skin needling as recently as 3 years ago, most aesthetic physicians would have rolled their eyes and veered the discussion instead towards ablative and non-ablative resurfacing...
  If you mentioned...
01/27/2016
The Dermatologist