Volume 20 - Issue 9 - September 2012
Cover Story
09/06/2012
The United States will soon be joining much of Europe, Canada and Australia with the use of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10). The ICD-10 includes about five times as...
The United States will soon be joining much of Europe, Canada and Australia with the use of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, 10th Revision (ICD-10). The ICD-10 includes about five times as...
The United States will soon be...
09/06/2012
The Dermatologist
09/07/2012
The 2012 Summer Meeting of the AAD was held in Boston, MA from August 15th-19th. A mix of medical dermatology and practice management topics were discussed over four days, including skin cancers, dermatopathology, drug therapy, patient...
The 2012 Summer Meeting of the AAD was held in Boston, MA from August 15th-19th. A mix of medical dermatology and practice management topics were discussed over four days, including skin cancers, dermatopathology, drug therapy, patient...
The 2012 Summer Meeting of the...
09/07/2012
The Dermatologist
09/05/2012
Female labial hypertrophy may lead to difficulty and discomfort during routine activity and negative emotions about the condition. Outpatient labiaplasty is a procedure that offers patients functional relief and aesthetic satisfaction.
Female labial hypertrophy may lead to difficulty and discomfort during routine activity and negative emotions about the condition. Outpatient labiaplasty is a procedure that offers patients functional relief and aesthetic satisfaction.
Female labial hypertrophy may...
09/05/2012
The Dermatologist
09/05/2012
From the first phone interaction with a new patient to the end of an office visit, communication with patients is a crucial component of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The goal for dermatology professionals is to help patients...
From the first phone interaction with a new patient to the end of an office visit, communication with patients is a crucial component of clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The goal for dermatology professionals is to help patients...
From the first phone interaction...
09/05/2012
The Dermatologist
Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/06/2012
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...
09/06/2012
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
09/06/2012
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...
09/06/2012
The Dermatologist
Department
Research in Review
09/06/2012
Dermatitis of the scalp is considered scalp irritation when caused by the contact of chemical, physical or biological agents.
Dermatitis of the scalp is considered scalp irritation when caused by the contact of chemical, physical or biological agents.
Dermatitis of the scalp is...
09/06/2012
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
09/06/2012
The unique properties of the skin in babies and young children necessitate careful selection and consideration of skincare products.
The unique properties of the skin in babies and young children necessitate careful selection and consideration of skincare products.
The unique properties of the...
09/06/2012
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
09/05/2012
A 55-year-old Ghanaian woman presented with a 1-year history of worsening hyperpigmentation of the skin on the arms, chest, face and buttocks.
A 55-year-old Ghanaian woman presented with a 1-year history of worsening hyperpigmentation of the skin on the arms, chest, face and buttocks.
A 55-year-old Ghanaian woman...
09/05/2012
The Dermatologist
News
News
09/06/2012
A number of sessions at the meeting focused on laser and light therapies, both clinically and in regard to practice management.
A number of sessions at the meeting focused on laser and light therapies, both clinically and in regard to practice management.
A number of sessions at the...
09/06/2012
The Dermatologist