Volume 19 - Issue 4 - April 2011
04/05/2011
Either for use between professional peels or alone, home peels or exfoliants are gaining popularity among consumers. A wide variety of at-home peeling products — some of them featured in the New Products column of Skin & Aging — have appeared...
Either for use between professional peels or alone, home peels or exfoliants are gaining popularity among consumers. A wide variety of at-home peeling products — some of them featured in the New Products column of Skin & Aging — have appeared...
Either for use between...
04/05/2011
The Dermatologist
03/31/2011
The vast amount of internet discussion notwithstanding, Dr. Taylor suggests patients rid themselves of scabies with conventional scabicides, not unproven natural approaches.
The vast amount of internet discussion notwithstanding, Dr. Taylor suggests patients rid themselves of scabies with conventional scabicides, not unproven natural approaches.
The vast amount of internet...
03/31/2011
The Dermatologist
03/31/2011
Calling superficial chemical peels a safe and reliable addition to the medical practice, the author provides an overview of a number of commonly used peeling agents. The topical application of acids is one of the most dependable and widely...
Calling superficial chemical peels a safe and reliable addition to the medical practice, the author provides an overview of a number of commonly used peeling agents. The topical application of acids is one of the most dependable and widely...
Calling superficial chemical...
03/31/2011
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Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
03/31/2011
New drugs are wonderful, providing dermatologists new options to offer patients. The period of exclusivity offered by patent protection provides pharmaceutical companies a strong incentive to develop novel products that are better than those...
New drugs are wonderful, providing dermatologists new options to offer patients. The period of exclusivity offered by patent protection provides pharmaceutical companies a strong incentive to develop novel products that are better than those...
New drugs are wonderful,...
03/31/2011
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
03/31/2011
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...
03/31/2011
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News
News
03/31/2011
The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to alert the public to the warning signs of this chronic and conspicuous facial disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans.
The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has designated April as Rosacea Awareness Month to alert the public to the warning signs of this chronic and conspicuous facial disorder now estimated to affect more than 16 million Americans.
The National Rosacea Society...
03/31/2011
The Dermatologist
Department
Coding and Billing
03/31/2011
This month, Dr. Kircik shares good news — for the next few months, at least — for dermatologists concerned about the long-threatened Medicare cut and Medicare Physician Payment Extension.
This month, Dr. Kircik shares good news — for the next few months, at least — for dermatologists concerned about the long-threatened Medicare cut and Medicare Physician Payment Extension.
This month, Dr. Kircik shares...
03/31/2011
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
03/31/2011
With healthcare reform knocking on our doors, prescription formularies becoming more limited, and branded prescription medications too expensive for many of our patients, dispensing products out of the office and private labeling is becoming...
With healthcare reform knocking on our doors, prescription formularies becoming more limited, and branded prescription medications too expensive for many of our patients, dispensing products out of the office and private labeling is becoming...
With healthcare reform knocking...
03/31/2011
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
03/31/2011
Although the etiology remains unclear, newer combination therapies are giving clinicians more options to manage rosacea. As any physician knows, it is much easier to treat a disease when the underlying pathophysiology is completely...
Although the etiology remains unclear, newer combination therapies are giving clinicians more options to manage rosacea. As any physician knows, it is much easier to treat a disease when the underlying pathophysiology is completely...
Although the etiology remains...
03/31/2011
The Dermatologist
Aesthetics Corner
03/31/2011
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...
03/31/2011
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