Volume 14 - Issue 12 - December 2006
Department
Derm Dx
09/04/2008
A 25-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of developing a slowly progressing symmetrical eruption comprised of multiple hyperpigmented slate gray-colored irregular patches predominantly involving the neck, upper torso and the proximal...
A 25-year-old man presented with a 2-year history of developing a slowly progressing symmetrical eruption comprised of multiple hyperpigmented slate gray-colored irregular patches predominantly involving the neck, upper torso and the proximal...
A 25-year-old man presented with...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Acne & Rosacea Review
09/04/2008
Concern arises from so much information out there about vitamins, especially on the Internet. I’ve had a number of patients mention a myriad of claims that they hear about these substances, and often these claims are either completely false...
Concern arises from so much information out there about vitamins, especially on the Internet. I’ve had a number of patients mention a myriad of claims that they hear about these substances, and often these claims are either completely false...
Concern arises from so much...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
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...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
09/04/2008
This series consists of regular CME activities that qualify you for two category 1 physician credit hours.
This series consists of regular CME activities that qualify you for two category 1 physician credit hours.
This series consists of regular...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
What job could be more important than being a parent? I’m terrified about not being good at it. While mentoring students and residents might have a lot of similarities to parenting, the fear of not doing a really good job of it...
What job could be more important than being a parent? I’m terrified about not being good at it. While mentoring students and residents might have a lot of similarities to parenting, the fear of not doing a really good job of it...
What job could be more important...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
Time flies and memories fade, so when I read this month’s end-of-the-year CME article, which offers a recap of the most important issues, treatments and new therapies, I realized just how busy a year 2006 has been. Among the highlights...
Time flies and memories fade, so when I read this month’s end-of-the-year CME article, which offers a recap of the most important issues, treatments and new therapies, I realized just how busy a year 2006 has been. Among the highlights...
Time flies and memories fade, so...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
09/04/2008
Dr. Tosti is full professor of dermatology at the University of Bologna School of Medicine where she is responsible for the contact dermatitis unit and for the nail and hair center.
She is the author of numerous papers and books and has...
Dr. Tosti is full professor of dermatology at the University of Bologna School of Medicine where she is responsible for the contact dermatitis unit and for the nail and hair center.
She is the author of numerous papers and books and has...
Dr. Tosti is full professor of...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Issues in Dermatology
09/04/2008
Many dermatologists use nevus photography, or mole mapping, to follow atypical nevi, and some consider it the standard of care. In fact, huge display booths of mole mapping equipment manufactures can be found at most large dermatology...
Many dermatologists use nevus photography, or mole mapping, to follow atypical nevi, and some consider it the standard of care. In fact, huge display booths of mole mapping equipment manufactures can be found at most large dermatology...
Many dermatologists use nevus...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Earlobe repair has become a common dermatologic surgical procedure.1 For earlobe slits and post-traumatic bifurcation, standard repair techniques apply.2 Guages, also known as tunnels, cogs, caps or plugs, are a form of tissue expansion of...
Earlobe repair has become a common dermatologic surgical procedure.1 For earlobe slits and post-traumatic bifurcation, standard repair techniques apply.2 Guages, also known as tunnels, cogs, caps or plugs, are a form of tissue expansion of...
Earlobe repair has become a...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Feature
Pharmacotherapy Update
09/04/2008
Despite an overall paucity of data regarding the clinical efficacy of benzoyl peroxide (BP) cleanser formulations in treating acne vulgaris, the therapeutic benefit of some BP cleanser formulations has been demonstrated, as evidenced by...
Despite an overall paucity of data regarding the clinical efficacy of benzoyl peroxide (BP) cleanser formulations in treating acne vulgaris, the therapeutic benefit of some BP cleanser formulations has been demonstrated, as evidenced by...
Despite an overall paucity of...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
