Volume 20 - Issue 7 - July 2012
Cover Story
07/09/2012
The ability to remove tattoo ink safely, efficiently and with minimal side effects has improved significantly in the past decade. This article briefly discusses older, now obsolete methods of tattoo removal and current modalities used to...
The ability to remove tattoo ink safely, efficiently and with minimal side effects has improved significantly in the past decade. This article briefly discusses older, now obsolete methods of tattoo removal and current modalities used to...
The ability to remove tattoo ink...
07/09/2012
The Dermatologist
Department
Research in Review
07/11/2012
Two recent articles in the New England Journal of Medicine about vismodegib provide additional evidence for the use of the drug in the treatment of advanced BCC and new evidence for the use of the drug in patients with basal cell nevus...
Two recent articles in the New England Journal of Medicine about vismodegib provide additional evidence for the use of the drug in the treatment of advanced BCC and new evidence for the use of the drug in patients with basal cell nevus...
Two recent articles in the New...
07/11/2012
The Dermatologist
Cosmetic Clinic
07/10/2012
There are a number of factors that can increase your cosmetic patients’ satisfaction, including the types of information you provide after a procedure, if and when to schedule a follow-up visit and more.
There are a number of factors that can increase your cosmetic patients’ satisfaction, including the types of information you provide after a procedure, if and when to schedule a follow-up visit and more.
There are a number of factors...
07/10/2012
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
07/10/2012
Targeted UVB laser phototherapy is one of the most cutting-edge advances in phototherapy. There has been recent interest in the application of the targeted laser for other skin diseases, specifically the efficacy of UVB laser treatment for...
Targeted UVB laser phototherapy is one of the most cutting-edge advances in phototherapy. There has been recent interest in the application of the targeted laser for other skin diseases, specifically the efficacy of UVB laser treatment for...
Targeted UVB laser phototherapy...
07/10/2012
The Dermatologist
Biologics in Practice
07/09/2012
Properly educating patients about the benefits and risks of biologic therapy can lead to significant improvements in the symptoms of psoriasis and patient satisfaction.
Properly educating patients about the benefits and risks of biologic therapy can lead to significant improvements in the symptoms of psoriasis and patient satisfaction.
Properly educating patients...
07/09/2012
The Dermatologist
Aesthetics Corner
07/09/2012
Dilation of the earlobe by ear gauging or plugging is becoming an increasingly popular and mainstream practice; however, there are many individuals who seek to correct this defect for various reasons. The purpose of this article is to...
Dilation of the earlobe by ear gauging or plugging is becoming an increasingly popular and mainstream practice; however, there are many individuals who seek to correct this defect for various reasons. The purpose of this article is to...
Dilation of the earlobe by ear...
07/09/2012
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
07/09/2012
A 6-year-old African American male complained of a “spot” on his right temple that was present for 1 year.
A 6-year-old African American male complained of a “spot” on his right temple that was present for 1 year.
A 6-year-old African American...
07/09/2012
The Dermatologist
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
07/10/2012
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...
07/10/2012
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
07/10/2012
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...
07/10/2012
The Dermatologist
07/09/2012
The dermatologic adverse events of older cancer agents – such as alopecia and mucositis – are, generally, well understood and managed. The emergence of newer targeted agents has led to a new spectrum of cutaneous toxicities; while the...
The dermatologic adverse events of older cancer agents – such as alopecia and mucositis – are, generally, well understood and managed. The emergence of newer targeted agents has led to a new spectrum of cutaneous toxicities; while the...
The dermatologic adverse events...
07/09/2012
The Dermatologist
