Volume 19 - Issue 6 - June 2011
News
News
06/13/2011
Results of an AAD survey reveal indoor tanning trends among teens and young adult women. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recently conducted the “2011 Indoor Tanning: Teen and Young Adult Women” survey. More than 3,800 white,...
Results of an AAD survey reveal indoor tanning trends among teens and young adult women. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recently conducted the “2011 Indoor Tanning: Teen and Young Adult Women” survey. More than 3,800 white,...
Results of an AAD survey reveal...
06/13/2011
The Dermatologist
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
06/01/2011
This month’s cover story, “15 Acne Myths Addressed,” takes a look at some commonly held — and incorrect — beliefs that patients may have about acne that may be hindering treatment outcomes. Although acne is the most common condition...
This month’s cover story, “15 Acne Myths Addressed,” takes a look at some commonly held — and incorrect — beliefs that patients may have about acne that may be hindering treatment outcomes. Although acne is the most common condition...
This month’s cover story, “15...
06/01/2011
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
06/01/2011
In an excellent editorial in Physician Practice, Bob Keaveney writes about Death Panels, Real and Imagined (http://www.physicianspractice.com/risk-management/content/article/1462168/1783822). He points out that so-called death panels in...
In an excellent editorial in Physician Practice, Bob Keaveney writes about Death Panels, Real and Imagined (http://www.physicianspractice.com/risk-management/content/article/1462168/1783822). He points out that so-called death panels in...
In an excellent editorial in...
06/01/2011
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
06/01/2011
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...
06/01/2011
The Dermatologist
Department
Research in Review
06/01/2011
Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) is an important disease, which notably affects 14.5 million Americans each year.1 The economic impact of this disease is high in terms of both patient morbidity and loss of income, school and work, not to...
Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD) is an important disease, which notably affects 14.5 million Americans each year.1 The economic impact of this disease is high in terms of both patient morbidity and loss of income, school and work, not to...
Allergic Contact Dermatitis...
06/01/2011
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
06/01/2011
Dispelling common myths about the causes and treatment of acne can make all the difference in how acne patients view themselves and others who suffer from this all-too-common and distressing medical condition. Acne is the most common...
Dispelling common myths about the causes and treatment of acne can make all the difference in how acne patients view themselves and others who suffer from this all-too-common and distressing medical condition. Acne is the most common...
Dispelling common myths about...
06/01/2011
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
06/01/2011
A 63-year-old woman presented with an asymptomatic dystrophy of the right great toenail of several decades duration. The right great toenail was yellow, thick, and deviated laterally toward the right (see above and right). The patient had a...
A 63-year-old woman presented with an asymptomatic dystrophy of the right great toenail of several decades duration. The right great toenail was yellow, thick, and deviated laterally toward the right (see above and right). The patient had a...
A 63-year-old woman presented...
06/01/2011
The Dermatologist
06/01/2011
Should treatments associated with even a slightly increased risk of malignancy be considered for patients with severe or refractory psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common problem affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans, according to the National...
Should treatments associated with even a slightly increased risk of malignancy be considered for patients with severe or refractory psoriasis? Psoriasis is a common problem affecting as many as 7.5 million Americans, according to the National...
Should treatments associated...
06/01/2011
The Dermatologist
06/01/2011
A historical perspective on surgical and pharmacological approaches to hair loss. Few people seem to be satisfied with their hair. Consumers spend billions of dollars on hair care, styling and hair restoration. Hair defines us — as evidenced...
A historical perspective on surgical and pharmacological approaches to hair loss. Few people seem to be satisfied with their hair. Consumers spend billions of dollars on hair care, styling and hair restoration. Hair defines us — as evidenced...
A historical perspective on...
06/01/2011
The Dermatologist
