Volume 21 - Issue 6 - June 2013
Cover Story
06/10/2013
A number of recent developments related to the use and distribution of isotretinoin stand to impact the way dermatologists prescribe the powerful acne medication. A recently approved formulation is now available in the US, and a new study...
A number of recent developments related to the use and distribution of isotretinoin stand to impact the way dermatologists prescribe the powerful acne medication. A recently approved formulation is now available in the US, and a new study...
A number of recent developments...
06/10/2013
The Dermatologist
04/18/2016
How many patients come to the office asking, “Do I have rosacea?” Patients often expect that diagnosis because their faces are always red, or because they blush often, or simply because a friend told them so. In any case, making the correct...
How many patients come to the office asking, “Do I have rosacea?” Patients often expect that diagnosis because their faces are always red, or because they blush often, or simply because a friend told them so. In any case, making the correct...
How many patients come to the...
04/18/2016
The Dermatologist
06/10/2013
The upper and lower extremities move frequently and often make contact with the surrounding environment, from brief to prolonged exposure. This leaves the upper and lower extremities susceptible to many irritants and allergens.
The upper and lower extremities move frequently and often make contact with the surrounding environment, from brief to prolonged exposure. This leaves the upper and lower extremities susceptible to many irritants and allergens.
The upper and lower extremities...
06/10/2013
The Dermatologist
06/10/2013
The prognosis of patients with HIV/AIDS has significantly improved since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy, but their long-term survival has introduced a new issue: lipoatrophy. Lipoatrophy, or the loss of fat, is one part of...
The prognosis of patients with HIV/AIDS has significantly improved since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy, but their long-term survival has introduced a new issue: lipoatrophy. Lipoatrophy, or the loss of fat, is one part of...
The prognosis of patients with...
06/10/2013
The Dermatologist
06/07/2013
Many men and women will develop pattern hair loss during their lifetimes. There are treatment options that have been shown clinically and histologically to improve the health of the epidermis, dermis and hair follicile. Maintaining a healthy...
Many men and women will develop pattern hair loss during their lifetimes. There are treatment options that have been shown clinically and histologically to improve the health of the epidermis, dermis and hair follicile. Maintaining a healthy...
Many men and women will develop...
06/07/2013
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Column
Chief Medical Editor Message
06/10/2013
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...
06/10/2013
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Spotlight
06/10/2013
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...
06/10/2013
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Legal Ease
06/10/2013
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Omnibus Final Rule pursuant to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) – “The Final Rules.” These rules explained...
On January 17, 2013, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the Omnibus Final Rule pursuant to the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act (HITECH Act) – “The Final Rules.” These rules explained...
On January 17, 2013, the...
06/10/2013
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Department
SDPA Feature
06/10/2013
This new column from the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) will provide the dermatology physician assistant’s perspective on a variety of health issues. The first column discusses the PA’s role in providing care under the...
This new column from the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) will provide the dermatology physician assistant’s perspective on a variety of health issues. The first column discusses the PA’s role in providing care under the...
This new column from the Society...
06/10/2013
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Clinical Tips
06/10/2013
Tips for utilizing psychodermatology, minimizing discomfort from topical treatments and more.
Tips for utilizing psychodermatology, minimizing discomfort from topical treatments and more.
Tips for utilizing...
06/10/2013
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Derm Dx
06/07/2013
A 49-year-old white female presented with the chief complaint of a small swelling lesion over her right index finger close to her nail. The lesion was present for 2 years and was mildly painful and occasionally accompanied by drainage of a...
A 49-year-old white female presented with the chief complaint of a small swelling lesion over her right index finger close to her nail. The lesion was present for 2 years and was mildly painful and occasionally accompanied by drainage of a...
A 49-year-old white female...
06/07/2013
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