Volume 18 - Issue 11 - November 2010
Cover Story
11/12/2010
The Women’s Dermatologic Society supports its 92% female membership with a wide array of programs, including a formal mentorship program designed to foster professional growth. However for many, most important, are the relationships — both...
The Women’s Dermatologic Society supports its 92% female membership with a wide array of programs, including a formal mentorship program designed to foster professional growth. However for many, most important, are the relationships — both...
The Women’s Dermatologic Society...
11/12/2010
The Dermatologist
Department
Research in Review
11/12/2010
A look at patient support groups/reliable online sources of information on treatments and helpful tips for your patients with atopic dermatitis and eczema. Eczema, particularly moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, can be very difficult for...
A look at patient support groups/reliable online sources of information on treatments and helpful tips for your patients with atopic dermatitis and eczema. Eczema, particularly moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, can be very difficult for...
A look at patient support...
11/12/2010
The Dermatologist
Cosmetic Clinic
11/12/2010
Some dermatologists are finding Latisse to be a “gateway drug,” one through which patients enter the world of more extensive periorbital cosmetic enhancement treatments. As the eyes are the reflection of the soul, the lashes just may be a...
Some dermatologists are finding Latisse to be a “gateway drug,” one through which patients enter the world of more extensive periorbital cosmetic enhancement treatments. As the eyes are the reflection of the soul, the lashes just may be a...
Some dermatologists are finding...
11/12/2010
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
11/10/2010
Recent research, news and treatment trends.
Examining the Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Corticosteroids and Calcineurin Inhibitors for Flare Prevention in Eczema
In an effort to determine the efficacy and tolerability of topical...
Recent research, news and treatment trends.
Examining the Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical Corticosteroids and Calcineurin Inhibitors for Flare Prevention in Eczema
In an effort to determine the efficacy and tolerability of topical...
Recent research, news and...
11/10/2010
The Dermatologist
Aesthetics Corner
11/10/2010
The senior authors, Dr. Emil Bisaccia and Dr. Dwight A. Scarborough, are authors of the textbook The Columbia Manual of Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery.
The senior authors, Dr. Emil Bisaccia and Dr. Dwight A. Scarborough, are authors of the textbook The Columbia Manual of Dermatologic Cosmetic Surgery.
The senior authors, Dr. Emil...
11/10/2010
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
11/10/2010
Section Editor: Amor Khachemoune, MD, CWS
Case Presentation
Section Editor: Amor Khachemoune, MD, CWS
Case Presentation
Section Editor: Amor...
11/10/2010
The Dermatologist
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
11/12/2010
It’s Sunday night. I just got off the phone with one of my patients. She was referred to me earlier this week because of very severe, very resistant psoriasis of her hands. She’s had it since childhood. The diagnosis has been confirmed with...
It’s Sunday night. I just got off the phone with one of my patients. She was referred to me earlier this week because of very severe, very resistant psoriasis of her hands. She’s had it since childhood. The diagnosis has been confirmed with...
It’s Sunday night. I just got...
11/12/2010
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
11/12/2010
Although the Women’s Dermatologic Society offers a variety of programs and serves an important role in the field, many of its members agree that the relationships formed through the society are its greatest benefit. And, for many, the...
Although the Women’s Dermatologic Society offers a variety of programs and serves an important role in the field, many of its members agree that the relationships formed through the society are its greatest benefit. And, for many, the...
Although the Women’s...
11/12/2010
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
11/12/2010
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many insightful practitioners and great teachers and mentors. Some are bright stars in our special universe — others unsung heroes. All of these colleagues have much to share from wisdom to humor to...
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many insightful practitioners and great teachers and mentors. Some are bright stars in our special universe — others unsung heroes. All of these colleagues have much to share from wisdom to humor to...
In dermatology, we are fortunate...
11/12/2010
The Dermatologist
11/12/2010
In simplest terms, the dermis provides structural stability and nutritional support to the skin. However, the simplicity ends with this description, as the dermis is a playground for complex interactions and processes involving multiple cell...
In simplest terms, the dermis provides structural stability and nutritional support to the skin. However, the simplicity ends with this description, as the dermis is a playground for complex interactions and processes involving multiple cell...
In simplest terms, the dermis...
11/12/2010
The Dermatologist
11/10/2010
A look back at one dermatologist’s involvement in a 4-year quest to achieve scope-of-practice regulations governing cosmetic medical procedures in the state of Maryland. Until the latter part of the 1990s, cosmetic medical procedures were...
A look back at one dermatologist’s involvement in a 4-year quest to achieve scope-of-practice regulations governing cosmetic medical procedures in the state of Maryland. Until the latter part of the 1990s, cosmetic medical procedures were...
A look back at one...
11/10/2010
The Dermatologist
