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Volume 15 - Issue 5 - May 2007

Removing Obstacles to A PsoriasisTreatment
09/04/2008
  Detailing the Problem The safety and efficacy of phototherapy is widely accepted. Yet its usage in the United States is on the decline — mostly because of the logistics and costs involved in providing these treatments. Here,...
  Detailing the Problem The safety and efficacy of phototherapy is widely accepted. Yet its usage in the United States is on the decline — mostly because of the logistics and costs involved in providing these treatments. Here,...
  Detailing the...
09/04/2008
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Challenge: Minimizing Purpura with Compression Technology
09/04/2008
  Treatment Issue: Historically, treating vascular lesions, such as facial telangiectasias, has necessitated downtime with significant post-treatment purpura. This article discusses the reintroduction of using compression during laser...
  Treatment Issue: Historically, treating vascular lesions, such as facial telangiectasias, has necessitated downtime with significant post-treatment purpura. This article discusses the reintroduction of using compression during laser...
  Treatment Issue:...
09/04/2008
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Pathology vs. Dermatology:The Battle Heats Up
09/04/2008
  Doctor-vs.-doctor battles have continued to erupt in several states over who gets top billing when it comes to billing patients. Pathologists have gotten under the skin of dermatologists by petitioning the states — successfully in...
  Doctor-vs.-doctor battles have continued to erupt in several states over who gets top billing when it comes to billing patients. Pathologists have gotten under the skin of dermatologists by petitioning the states — successfully in...
  Doctor-vs.-doctor...
09/04/2008
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Weathering the Storm:
Are You Surviving the Storm?
09/04/2008
In most states, the harsh weather of winter is subsiding, spring is in the air, flowers are blooming everywhere you look, migratory birds are returning to their homes to mate and nest, trees are bursting with new growth, buds and leaves, and...
In most states, the harsh weather of winter is subsiding, spring is in the air, flowers are blooming everywhere you look, migratory birds are returning to their homes to mate and nest, trees are bursting with new growth, buds and leaves, and...
In most states, the harsh...
09/04/2008
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Insight into Atopic Dermatitis
09/04/2008
I’m a typical dermatology patient — one that you’re probably used to seeing about 10 times a day in your practice. I have atopic dermatitis, specifically, on the hands, which is worse in the winter and really bad when I wash my hands too...
I’m a typical dermatology patient — one that you’re probably used to seeing about 10 times a day in your practice. I have atopic dermatitis, specifically, on the hands, which is worse in the winter and really bad when I wash my hands too...
I’m a typical dermatology...
09/04/2008
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Legal Ease
Dispensing Prescription Medications
09/04/2008
Dispensing prescription medications from the office is a practice many physicians consider. Two major reasons why include enhancing patient care and increasing practice profits. But do these endpoints really pan out, and what must you...
Dispensing prescription medications from the office is a practice many physicians consider. Two major reasons why include enhancing patient care and increasing practice profits. But do these endpoints really pan out, and what must you...
Dispensing prescription...
09/04/2008
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Cosmetic Clinic
Cosmetic Practice Management
09/04/2008
Whenever I lecture or consult, physicians seem to be very interested, not just in the techniques of cosmetic dermatology, but they are also fascinated with the management skills required to run a cosmetic practice. Although many...
Whenever I lecture or consult, physicians seem to be very interested, not just in the techniques of cosmetic dermatology, but they are also fascinated with the management skills required to run a cosmetic practice. Although many...
Whenever I lecture or consult,...
09/04/2008
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Derm Stats
The Latest Data On Dermatology Goodwill Value
09/04/2008
Goodwill value is almost always the most significant and valuable component of a dermatology practice’s worth. The Health Care Group’s Goodwill Registry reports actual transactions involving the intangible goodwill value of dermatology and...
Goodwill value is almost always the most significant and valuable component of a dermatology practice’s worth. The Health Care Group’s Goodwill Registry reports actual transactions involving the intangible goodwill value of dermatology and...
Goodwill value is almost always...
09/04/2008
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Allergen Focus
NACDG Allergen: Benzyl Alcohol
09/04/2008
In 1997 the Food and Drug Administration granted an indication for the use of the Thin-layer Rapid Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test Panels 1.1 and 2.1 as valuable, first-line screening tools in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis...
In 1997 the Food and Drug Administration granted an indication for the use of the Thin-layer Rapid Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test Panels 1.1 and 2.1 as valuable, first-line screening tools in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis...
In 1997 the Food and Drug...
09/04/2008
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Derm Dx
What Is the Cause of This Woman’s Skin Eruption?
09/04/2008
A 52-year-old Caucasian female presented with a 1-year history of papulosquamous plaques, chronic joint pain, and fatigue.
A 52-year-old Caucasian female presented with a 1-year history of papulosquamous plaques, chronic joint pain, and fatigue.
A 52-year-old Caucasian female...
09/04/2008
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Patients With Asthma and Atopic Dermatitis Show Reduced SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Response
03/15/2022
Compared to healthy adults, patients with severe asthma or atopic dermatitis on biologic therapies have lower antibody levels after SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination, according to study findings presented at the 2022 American Academy of Allergy,...
Compared to healthy adults, patients with severe asthma or atopic dermatitis on biologic therapies have lower antibody levels after SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination, according to study findings presented at the 2022 American Academy of Allergy,...
Compared to healthy adults,...
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Part 2 Securing Your Office Computers
09/04/2008
To help you better implement a system to protect sensitive patient information, last month I discussed ways that you can secure the information on your computers from outside influences. This month, I`ll focus on steps you can take to...
To help you better implement a system to protect sensitive patient information, last month I discussed ways that you can secure the information on your computers from outside influences. This month, I`ll focus on steps you can take to...
To help you better implement a...
09/04/2008
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Dr Eric Simpson on Personalized Therapies and New Topicals in Atopic Dermatitis
03/27/2022
At the 2022 AAD annual meeting, Eric Lawrence Simpson, MD, FAAD, introduced personalized approaches to atopic dermatitis therapies, and the new topical therapies that are on the horizon.
At the 2022 AAD annual meeting, Eric Lawrence Simpson, MD, FAAD, introduced personalized approaches to atopic dermatitis therapies, and the new topical therapies that are on the horizon.
At the 2022 AAD annual meeting,...
03/27/2022
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Cosmetic Clinic
Cosmetics and Allergies
09/04/2008
C onsidering their widespread use, adverse reactions to cosmetic ingredients only occur in a minority of individuals. But the allergies are still a problem so knowing what the causes are and how to screen your patients for them is important....
C onsidering their widespread use, adverse reactions to cosmetic ingredients only occur in a minority of individuals. But the allergies are still a problem so knowing what the causes are and how to screen your patients for them is important....
C onsidering their widespread...
09/04/2008
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JAK-Treatment
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Best of Dermatology 2021: JAK Inhibitors
04/22/2022
In the session, “Editors Focus - Best of 2021 Dermatology, Gastroenterology & Rheumatology” presented at IAS 2022, Joel Gelfand, MD MSCE, shared some exciting news on the use of JAKs in dermatology.
In the session, “Editors Focus - Best of 2021 Dermatology, Gastroenterology & Rheumatology” presented at IAS 2022, Joel Gelfand, MD MSCE, shared some exciting news on the use of JAKs in dermatology.
In the session, “Editors Focus -...
04/22/2022
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1. What alternative therapies does Dr Swanson suggest for children who have difficulty adhering to topical treatment regimens?a) Antibioticsb) Injectable or oral medicationsc) UV light therapyd) Homeopathic remedies2. According to Dr Swanson,...
1. What alternative therapies does Dr Swanson suggest for children who have difficulty adhering to topical treatment regimens?a) Antibioticsb) Injectable or oral medicationsc) UV light therapyd) Homeopathic remedies2. According to Dr Swanson,...
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What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?
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What was the first barrier to mental health support for patients with atopic dermatitis identified in the NEA survey?
What was the first barrier to mental health support for patients with atopic dermatitis identified in the NEA survey?
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1. According to Dr Linda Stein Gold, how do nonsteroidal topical therapies compare to traditional steroid-based treatments for managing psoriasis and AD?a) They are less effective but safer.b) They are as effective as mid-potency steroids and...
1. According to Dr Linda Stein Gold, how do nonsteroidal topical therapies compare to traditional steroid-based treatments for managing psoriasis and AD?a) They are less effective but safer.b) They are as effective as mid-potency steroids and...
1. According to Dr Linda Stein...
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What strategies did Dr Merola emphasize for atopic dermatitis?
What strategies did Dr Merola emphasize for atopic dermatitis?
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07/14/2024
What is a common challenge for patients during the patch testing week?
What is a common challenge for patients during the patch testing week?
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According to a recent interview with Jessica Johnson, MPH, what is a significant barrier to seeking mental health support among patients with atopic dermatitis?
According to a recent interview with Jessica Johnson, MPH, what is a significant barrier to seeking mental health support among patients with atopic dermatitis?
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Which class of medications received a "general thumbs up" in the latest guidelines for atopic dermatitis management due to their efficacy and low cancer risk?
Which class of medications received a "general thumbs up" in the latest guidelines for atopic dermatitis management due to their efficacy and low cancer risk?
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Is basal cell carcinoma on the vermilion lip a distinctly rare phenomenon, sparsely documented in existing literature?
Is basal cell carcinoma on the vermilion lip a distinctly rare phenomenon, sparsely documented in existing literature?
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