Volume 16 - Issue 1 - January 2008
09/04/2008
Patient: A 21-year-old Caucasian woman presenting for Mohs surgery and subsequent repair for biopsy-proven morpheaform basal cell carcinoma on nasal ala.
Treatment Issues: Using a modified bilobed flap with cartilage strut for repair of a...
Patient: A 21-year-old Caucasian woman presenting for Mohs surgery and subsequent repair for biopsy-proven morpheaform basal cell carcinoma on nasal ala.
Treatment Issues: Using a modified bilobed flap with cartilage strut for repair of a...
Patient: A 21-year-old Caucasian...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
In 1997, the U.S. 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 delayed-type...
In 1997, the U.S. 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 delayed-type...
In 1997, the U.S. Food...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Each year, the American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Clarence S. Livingood with a lecture in his name at the annual meeting.
Dr. Livingood’s Legacy
Dr. Livingood had an enormous and lasting impact on the specialty of...
Each year, the American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Clarence S. Livingood with a lecture in his name at the annual meeting.
Dr. Livingood’s Legacy
Dr. Livingood had an enormous and lasting impact on the specialty of...
Each year, the American Academy...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Heavy Psoriasis Patients Benefit Especially from Weight-Based Treatments
In a poster introduced at the summer American Academy of Dermatology meeting, Mark Lebwohl, M.D., presented findings from four randomized, Phase III,...
Heavy Psoriasis Patients Benefit Especially from Weight-Based Treatments
In a poster introduced at the summer American Academy of Dermatology meeting, Mark Lebwohl, M.D., presented findings from four randomized, Phase III,...
Heavy Psoriasis...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
A variety of laser, pulsed light and radiofrequency devices have been documented to improve acne vulgaris.1,2,3 Acne vulgaris is a multidimensional, not static, condition, and it is becoming increasingly evident that devices are...
A variety of laser, pulsed light and radiofrequency devices have been documented to improve acne vulgaris.1,2,3 Acne vulgaris is a multidimensional, not static, condition, and it is becoming increasingly evident that devices are...
A variety of laser,...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
This article is the first in a three-part series on medical practice excellence in the 21st century. This first article explains the five components of managing a balanced practice. It also provides suggestions for organization and...
This article is the first in a three-part series on medical practice excellence in the 21st century. This first article explains the five components of managing a balanced practice. It also provides suggestions for organization and...
This article is the...
09/04/2008
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Department
Acne & Rosacea Review
09/04/2008
There’s no doubt about it: Acne can affect a patient’s emotional state and quality of life. In fact, the effects of moderate to severe acne on quality of life have been shown to be on par with those of asthma, diabetes mellitus and...
There’s no doubt about it: Acne can affect a patient’s emotional state and quality of life. In fact, the effects of moderate to severe acne on quality of life have been shown to be on par with those of asthma, diabetes mellitus and...
There’s no doubt about it:...
09/04/2008
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Cosmetic Clinic
09/04/2008
As if the prospect of an election year isn’t numbing enough, once the campaign season kicks into high gear, the droning speeches and endless commercials will put many of us under as surely as general anesthesia.
However, campaign...
As if the prospect of an election year isn’t numbing enough, once the campaign season kicks into high gear, the droning speeches and endless commercials will put many of us under as surely as general anesthesia.
However, campaign...
As if the prospect of an...
09/04/2008
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Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
Whenever I speak with readers to gather feedback about what topics you want to read more of, I usually hear a resounding cry for more articles on coding. While it may not seem like the “sexiest” topic, correct coding is essential to...
Whenever I speak with readers to gather feedback about what topics you want to read more of, I usually hear a resounding cry for more articles on coding. While it may not seem like the “sexiest” topic, correct coding is essential to...
Whenever I speak with...
09/04/2008
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Spotlight
09/04/2008
Dr. Fisher is Professor Emeritus of Dermatology at the University of Toronto Medical School. He graduated from the University of Geneva Medical School in Switzerland in 1954. He served in the Israel Defense Forces as a naval officer and...
Dr. Fisher is Professor Emeritus of Dermatology at the University of Toronto Medical School. He graduated from the University of Geneva Medical School in Switzerland in 1954. He served in the Israel Defense Forces as a naval officer and...
Dr. Fisher is Professor...
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