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Volume 16 - Issue 11 - November 2008

Continuing Education
DRY HAIR: BIOLOGIC, CHEMICAL AND CLINICAL FACTORS
11/18/2008
Please click here to view the full Continuing Education article: http://www.naccme.com
Please click here to view the full Continuing Education article: http://www.naccme.com
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11/18/2008
The Dermatologist
We’re From the Government, and We’re Here to Help
11/10/2008
Bumps in the road to the implementation of the national provider identifier process. “We’re from the Government, and we’re here to help.” Famous last words, and how often we’ve heard them, smiled wryly, and joked to each other. “Yeah...
Bumps in the road to the implementation of the national provider identifier process. “We’re from the Government, and we’re here to help.” Famous last words, and how often we’ve heard them, smiled wryly, and joked to each other. “Yeah...
Bumps in the road to the...
11/10/2008
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Department

Derm Dx
Diagnosis: Bed Bug Bites
11/10/2008
Patient Presentation A 20-year-old woman presented with a 2-week history of pruritic skin lesions on her hands, arms, feet, legs, abdomen, and face. These multiple, 4-mm to 8-mm red papules would appear in the morning and persist for several...
Patient Presentation A 20-year-old woman presented with a 2-week history of pruritic skin lesions on her hands, arms, feet, legs, abdomen, and face. These multiple, 4-mm to 8-mm red papules would appear in the morning and persist for several...
Patient Presentation A...
11/10/2008
The Dermatologist
Coding and Billing
Mohs Coding and Claims Processing Still a Challenge
11/10/2008
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11/10/2008
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Allergen Focus
Focus on the Non-T.R.U.E. Test Allergen: Sorbitans
11/10/2008
In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration gave indication to the Thin-layer Rapid Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test for use as a valuable, first-line screening tool in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Many dermatologists and...
In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration gave indication to the Thin-layer Rapid Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) Test for use as a valuable, first-line screening tool in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Many dermatologists and...
In 1997, the Food and Drug...
11/10/2008
The Dermatologist

Column

Legal Ease
10 Myths About Cosmetic Dermatology
11/10/2008
Myth #10: After taking my “after pictures” for a before-and-after series, I can forget about them. Truth #10: I need to save pictures for 7 years. Medical images that are part of the medical record need to be saved just as long as the medical...
Myth #10: After taking my “after pictures” for a before-and-after series, I can forget about them. Truth #10: I need to save pictures for 7 years. Medical images that are part of the medical record need to be saved just as long as the medical...
Myth #10: After taking my “after...
11/10/2008
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
SPOTLIGHT on Mitchel P. Goldman, MD
11/10/2008
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many of our profession’s innovators and great teachers still among us. This column was created so that we may gain insight from these practitioners and learn more about them. Some are bright stars in...
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many of our profession’s innovators and great teachers still among us. This column was created so that we may gain insight from these practitioners and learn more about them. Some are bright stars in...
In dermatology, we are fortunate...
11/10/2008
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
A Message from the Editor
11/10/2008
Dear Readers, Here at Skin & Aging, we’re busy planning ahead for 2009 — looking for new ways to continue to bring you, our readers, articles that provide clinical tips, insight into new treatments, and tips for better managing your...
Dear Readers, Here at Skin & Aging, we’re busy planning ahead for 2009 — looking for new ways to continue to bring you, our readers, articles that provide clinical tips, insight into new treatments, and tips for better managing your...
Dear Readers, Here at Skin &...
11/10/2008
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Chief Medical Editor Message
I Got My Carpets Cleaned
11/10/2008
A Win-Win Arrangement My regular house cleaning service doesn’t do carpets, but they arranged for it to be done for me. I just dealt with the people I know, and they took care of the rest. I was confident the cleaning would be done well,...
A Win-Win Arrangement My regular house cleaning service doesn’t do carpets, but they arranged for it to be done for me. I just dealt with the people I know, and they took care of the rest. I was confident the cleaning would be done well,...
A Win-Win Arrangement My regular...
11/10/2008
The Dermatologist

News

Helpful Handouts
What to Tell Your Patients About HIRSUTISM
11/10/2008
This month’s handout from New Hampshire dermatologists William Danby and his wife and colleague Lynne Margesson addresses patients’ concerns about excess hair — what’s normal and what isn’t and what they can do about it. Dr. Danby points out...
This month’s handout from New Hampshire dermatologists William Danby and his wife and colleague Lynne Margesson addresses patients’ concerns about excess hair — what’s normal and what isn’t and what they can do about it. Dr. Danby points out...
This month’s handout from New...
11/10/2008
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Allergen Focus
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T he thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E) Test of 23 common allergens is a valuable, first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists. Although the test focuses on common allergens, frequent questions have arisen from colleagues...
T he thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (T.R.U.E) Test of 23 common allergens is a valuable, first-line screening tool used by many dermatologists. Although the test focuses on common allergens, frequent questions have arisen from colleagues...
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S ince 1982, when collagen was...
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