Volume 14 - Issue 11 - November 2006
09/04/2008
On August 29, 2006, the FDA proposed restrictions on products containing the bleaching agent hydroquinone due to reported concerns about possible carcinogenicity and a link to ochronosis. If implemented, the action would impose an outright...
On August 29, 2006, the FDA proposed restrictions on products containing the bleaching agent hydroquinone due to reported concerns about possible carcinogenicity and a link to ochronosis. If implemented, the action would impose an outright...
On August 29, 2006, the FDA...
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09/04/2008
Skin & Aging is proud to bring you this latest installment in its CME series. This series consists of regular CME activities that qualify you for two category 1 physician credit hours. As a reader of Skin & Aging, this course is...
Skin & Aging is proud to bring you this latest installment in its CME series. This series consists of regular CME activities that qualify you for two category 1 physician credit hours. As a reader of Skin & Aging, this course is...
Skin & Aging is proud to...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
FDA Approvals & News
First-of-Its-Kind Acne Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first combination product of its kind for treating acne. Ziana Gel, which is a combination of clindamycin phosphate...
FDA Approvals & News
First-of-Its-Kind Acne Treatment
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first combination product of its kind for treating acne. Ziana Gel, which is a combination of clindamycin phosphate...
FDA Approvals &...
09/04/2008
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Feature
Pharmacotherapy Update
09/04/2008
Topical imiquimod 5% cream (Aldara) has been efficacious for treating actinic keratosis (AK) using a variety of treatment regimens, including cycle therapy. Cycle therapy is defined as imiquimod 5% cream three times per week for 4 weeks on,...
Topical imiquimod 5% cream (Aldara) has been efficacious for treating actinic keratosis (AK) using a variety of treatment regimens, including cycle therapy. Cycle therapy is defined as imiquimod 5% cream three times per week for 4 weeks on,...
Topical imiquimod 5% cream...
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Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
People hold many beliefs simply because they were taught to believe them. Other beliefs are supported by experience, and sometimes by a lot of experience. But many of these beliefs can be plain wrong. I’ve been wrong in my professional...
People hold many beliefs simply because they were taught to believe them. Other beliefs are supported by experience, and sometimes by a lot of experience. But many of these beliefs can be plain wrong. I’ve been wrong in my professional...
People hold many beliefs simply...
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Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
As a medical dermatologist, you might already be feeling the impact of consumer-directed healthcare plans. These plans are growing in popularity, and critics are concerned that patients insured under these plans will seek health care less...
As a medical dermatologist, you might already be feeling the impact of consumer-directed healthcare plans. These plans are growing in popularity, and critics are concerned that patients insured under these plans will seek health care less...
As a medical dermatologist, you...
09/04/2008
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Legal Ease
09/04/2008
One size does not fit all, and one fee does not fit one service. This is even true of the services performed by physicians located in adjoining offices. In fact, the opaque nature of medical economics is compounded because physicians do not...
One size does not fit all, and one fee does not fit one service. This is even true of the services performed by physicians located in adjoining offices. In fact, the opaque nature of medical economics is compounded because physicians do not...
One size does not fit all, and...
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Department
Derm Dx
09/04/2008
A 32-year-old Caucasian woman presented to our ambulatory dermatology clinic with recent onset of a pruritic eruption involving her thighs, legs, arms and abdomen.
A 32-year-old Caucasian woman presented to our ambulatory dermatology clinic with recent onset of a pruritic eruption involving her thighs, legs, arms and abdomen.
A 32-year-old Caucasian woman...
09/04/2008
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Allergen Focus
09/04/2008
The thin-layer rapid-use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test is a valuable first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists and allergists. Although the test focuses on common allergens, frequent questions have arisen from colleagues and...
The thin-layer rapid-use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test is a valuable first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists and allergists. Although the test focuses on common allergens, frequent questions have arisen from colleagues and...
The thin-layer rapid-use...
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Coding and Billing
09/04/2008
Lately, questions have been coming at me from left to right on a variety of topics. Although none of the questions in this month’s column have a single theme, hopefully, you will find information that will relate to your practice....
Lately, questions have been coming at me from left to right on a variety of topics. Although none of the questions in this month’s column have a single theme, hopefully, you will find information that will relate to your practice....
Lately, questions have been...
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