Volume 20 - Issue 4 - April 2012
04/10/2012
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) held its 70th Annual Meeting in March in San Diego, CA, with record attendance, according to the AAD. The meeting included a busy Plenary Session and many interesting education sessions, including...
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) held its 70th Annual Meeting in March in San Diego, CA, with record attendance, according to the AAD. The meeting included a busy Plenary Session and many interesting education sessions, including...
The American Academy of...
04/10/2012
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04/09/2012
Ptosis, or drooping of the earlobe, has become a significant complaint in dermatology practices, according to the authors. Earlobe deformities can occur with age and are thought to be caused by loss of elastic fibers and gravitational pull....
Ptosis, or drooping of the earlobe, has become a significant complaint in dermatology practices, according to the authors. Earlobe deformities can occur with age and are thought to be caused by loss of elastic fibers and gravitational pull....
Ptosis, or drooping of the...
04/09/2012
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Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
04/10/2012
An inside look at dermatology issues from Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD.
An inside look at dermatology issues from Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD.
An inside look at dermatology...
04/10/2012
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Spotlight
04/10/2012
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...
04/10/2012
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Department
Research in Review
04/10/2012
In this section, we highlight ACD and explore top relevant allergens, regional- based dermatitis presentations, topic-based dermatitis presentations and clinical tips and pearls for diagnosis and treatment.
In this section, we highlight ACD and explore top relevant allergens, regional- based dermatitis presentations, topic-based dermatitis presentations and clinical tips and pearls for diagnosis and treatment.
In this section, we highlight...
04/10/2012
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Cosmetic Clinic
04/10/2012
The first of this three-part series addresses treating early signs of aging in the upper third of the face.
The first of this three-part series addresses treating early signs of aging in the upper third of the face.
The first of this three-part...
04/10/2012
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Coding and Billing
04/10/2012
A look at insurance companies’ profits and losses and recent legislation to cap medical loss ratio minimums at 80% to 85%.
A look at insurance companies’ profits and losses and recent legislation to cap medical loss ratio minimums at 80% to 85%.
A look at insurance companies’...
04/10/2012
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Research in Review
04/10/2012
This article provides a review of new research and treatment advances, as well as tips for increasing compliance to improve rosacea treatment outcomes.
The most promising development, according to dermatologists, is two new drugs that are...
This article provides a review of new research and treatment advances, as well as tips for increasing compliance to improve rosacea treatment outcomes.
The most promising development, according to dermatologists, is two new drugs that are...
This article provides a review...
04/10/2012
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Biologics in Practice
04/09/2012
A review of the current understanding of the immunologic basis of psoriasis pathogenesis and the mechanisms by which biologic medications target disease.
A review of the current understanding of the immunologic basis of psoriasis pathogenesis and the mechanisms by which biologic medications target disease.
A review of the current...
04/09/2012
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Derm Dx
04/09/2012
PATIENT PRESENTATION
A 43-year-old man presented for a routine skin check with a several year history of unilateral, yellowish, pearly papules on the left lower eyelid. The lesions were completely asymptomatic and did not affect his...
PATIENT PRESENTATION
A 43-year-old man presented for a routine skin check with a several year history of unilateral, yellowish, pearly papules on the left lower eyelid. The lesions were completely asymptomatic and did not affect his...
PATIENT PRESENTATION
A...
04/09/2012
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