Volume 10 - Issue 5 - May 2002
09/04/2008
But treating darker, ethnic skin types has always been particularly challenging because of the broad absorption spectrum of melanin.
This has particular relevance as current projections show that the U.S. population will become more...
But treating darker, ethnic skin types has always been particularly challenging because of the broad absorption spectrum of melanin.
This has particular relevance as current projections show that the U.S. population will become more...
But treating darker, ethnic skin...
09/04/2008
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09/04/2008
I’m sure all of you have seen your share of patients who want to improve upon their appearance. Be it leg vein removal, resurfacing of periorbital wrinkles or hair removal, cosmetic procedures performed with lasers are becoming some of the...
I’m sure all of you have seen your share of patients who want to improve upon their appearance. Be it leg vein removal, resurfacing of periorbital wrinkles or hair removal, cosmetic procedures performed with lasers are becoming some of the...
I’m sure all of you have seen...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
The number-one cosmetic treatment is now poised to become even more popular. In April, the FDA granted approval for botulinum toxin type A (Botox Cosmetic) to be used as a temporary treatment for moderate to severe glabellar lines in men and...
The number-one cosmetic treatment is now poised to become even more popular. In April, the FDA granted approval for botulinum toxin type A (Botox Cosmetic) to be used as a temporary treatment for moderate to severe glabellar lines in men and...
The number-one cosmetic...
09/04/2008
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Issues in Dermatology
09/04/2008
A 48-year-old woman presented with a history of flushing since, “as long as she could remember.” She specifically recalled her erythema bothering her as a teenager and that it had progressively worsened over the years. In her adult life, she...
A 48-year-old woman presented with a history of flushing since, “as long as she could remember.” She specifically recalled her erythema bothering her as a teenager and that it had progressively worsened over the years. In her adult life, she...
A 48-year-old woman presented...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
As you’re probably aware, psoriasis affects approximately 2% to 3 % of the population, and it accounts for more than 1 million visits to dermatologists each year. But even if you didn’t have these statistics on the tip of your tongue, it’s a...
As you’re probably aware, psoriasis affects approximately 2% to 3 % of the population, and it accounts for more than 1 million visits to dermatologists each year. But even if you didn’t have these statistics on the tip of your tongue, it’s a...
As you’re probably aware,...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Last month, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) held its annual meeting in Atlanta. Thousands of laser medicine experts from around the world attended this conference to learn and to share the latest and greatest...
Last month, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) held its annual meeting in Atlanta. Thousands of laser medicine experts from around the world attended this conference to learn and to share the latest and greatest...
Last month, the American Society...
09/04/2008
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Department
Letters to the Editor
09/04/2008
T he proposed changes to the HIPAA privacy rule announced 2 weeks ago by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) loosen restrictions on providing care before obtaining consent and discussing patient care out loud with other...
T he proposed changes to the HIPAA privacy rule announced 2 weeks ago by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) loosen restrictions on providing care before obtaining consent and discussing patient care out loud with other...
T he proposed changes to the...
09/04/2008
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Skin Cancer Update
09/04/2008
D uring this month — which you’re probably aware is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Awareness Month — your patients are sure to get a heavy dose of information about how to prevent skin cancer. How can you help them soak up...
D uring this month — which you’re probably aware is Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Awareness Month — your patients are sure to get a heavy dose of information about how to prevent skin cancer. How can you help them soak up...
D uring this month — which...
09/04/2008
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Feature
Case Report and Brief Review
09/04/2008
A 44-year-old Hispanic man presented with several painful, purulent abscesses on his upper and lower extremities of several weeks duration. He’d been on chronic methotrexate and prednisone therapy for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. He was...
A 44-year-old Hispanic man presented with several painful, purulent abscesses on his upper and lower extremities of several weeks duration. He’d been on chronic methotrexate and prednisone therapy for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. He was...
A 44-year-old Hispanic man...
09/04/2008
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Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
What do dermatologists, dentists, veterinarians and cardiovascular surgeons have in common? In early spring, they gather at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) meeting to learn about the latest and greatest...
What do dermatologists, dentists, veterinarians and cardiovascular surgeons have in common? In early spring, they gather at the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS) meeting to learn about the latest and greatest...
What do dermatologists,...
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