Volume 11 - Issue 10 - October 2003
Department
Cosmetic Clinic
09/04/2008
S ince botulinum toxin type A (Botox Cosmetic) was approved by the FDA in 2002, it’s no secret that its use has skyrocketed by trained and untrained providers alike. Many non-dermatologists and even dermatologists who aren’t primarily...
S ince botulinum toxin type A (Botox Cosmetic) was approved by the FDA in 2002, it’s no secret that its use has skyrocketed by trained and untrained providers alike. Many non-dermatologists and even dermatologists who aren’t primarily...
S ince botulinum toxin type A...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Ethnic Skin and Hair
09/04/2008
A s the fourth most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in the United States today, laser hair removal’s popularity has soared since its introduction nearly a decade ago.1 However, until recently, safe laser hair removal was...
A s the fourth most common non-surgical cosmetic procedure performed in the United States today, laser hair removal’s popularity has soared since its introduction nearly a decade ago.1 However, until recently, safe laser hair removal was...
A s the fourth most common...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
09/04/2008
Case Presentation
An 8-year-old, otherwise healthy, girl presented with 1-month history of an eruption of mildly pruritic, rough plaques over the skin of her elbows, knees and upper lateral thighs. Her personal and family medical histories...
Case Presentation
An 8-year-old, otherwise healthy, girl presented with 1-month history of an eruption of mildly pruritic, rough plaques over the skin of her elbows, knees and upper lateral thighs. Her personal and family medical histories...
Case Presentation
An...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
T he ancient Greek philosopher Prometheus once said, “Nothing good and beautiful can be achieved without sacrifice.” A wise and noble observation, right? Well, almost. If Prometheus were alive today he might change his tune — especially if he...
T he ancient Greek philosopher Prometheus once said, “Nothing good and beautiful can be achieved without sacrifice.” A wise and noble observation, right? Well, almost. If Prometheus were alive today he might change his tune — especially if he...
T he ancient Greek philosopher...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
T he effects of time and sun-exposure can leave many patients with a “puckered mouth” effect that’s cosmetically non-pleasing. Throughout the history of medical discoveries many have sought the guidance and advice of dermatologists to reverse...
T he effects of time and sun-exposure can leave many patients with a “puckered mouth” effect that’s cosmetically non-pleasing. Throughout the history of medical discoveries many have sought the guidance and advice of dermatologists to reverse...
T he effects of time and...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
I n my practice, we’ve been using a unique, new cosmeceutical procedure that has helped us a great deal in treating patients who have melasma, acne and photodamaged skin. I use this procedure in conjunction with typical treatments for these...
I n my practice, we’ve been using a unique, new cosmeceutical procedure that has helped us a great deal in treating patients who have melasma, acne and photodamaged skin. I use this procedure in conjunction with typical treatments for these...
I n my practice, we’ve been...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
M elasma, which affects many women of child-bearing age, and some men, is a common, but often under-diagnosed condition. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) estimates that 5 million to 6 million American women have melasma....
M elasma, which affects many women of child-bearing age, and some men, is a common, but often under-diagnosed condition. In fact, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) estimates that 5 million to 6 million American women have melasma....
M elasma, which affects many...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
I n northern New Jersey, consumers can get a high-tech profile of their skin and one-on-one counseling with a licensed esthetician — for free. This opportunity is part of a one-of-a-kind experience at Metric, a skincare studio opened by Roche...
I n northern New Jersey, consumers can get a high-tech profile of their skin and one-on-one counseling with a licensed esthetician — for free. This opportunity is part of a one-of-a-kind experience at Metric, a skincare studio opened by Roche...
I n northern New Jersey,...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
A n ongoing controversy in cosmetic dermatology has been how to tell if patients’ wrinkles improved — and by how much — following laser surgery, especially when patients have undergone the kindler, gentler version of laser resurfacing —...
A n ongoing controversy in cosmetic dermatology has been how to tell if patients’ wrinkles improved — and by how much — following laser surgery, especially when patients have undergone the kindler, gentler version of laser resurfacing —...
A n ongoing controversy in...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Feature
Surgical Challenge
09/04/2008
T his 75-year-old male patient underwent two stages of Mohs micrographic surgery for a morpheaform basal cell carcinoma on the dorsal tip of his nose. The resultant defect is pictured above. When deciding which repair to perform for nasal...
T his 75-year-old male patient underwent two stages of Mohs micrographic surgery for a morpheaform basal cell carcinoma on the dorsal tip of his nose. The resultant defect is pictured above. When deciding which repair to perform for nasal...
T his 75-year-old male patient...
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The Dermatologist
