Volume 21 - Issue 8 - August 2013
Cover Story
08/20/2013
Dermatologic surgery can be performed for a number of medical and cosmetic indications on the face. These tips for dermatologic surgery involving the face can enhance patient outcomes.
Dermatologic surgery can be performed for a number of medical and cosmetic indications on the face. These tips for dermatologic surgery involving the face can enhance patient outcomes.
Dermatologic surgery can be...
08/20/2013
The Dermatologist
08/20/2013
Stacy London and AbbVie launch Uncover Your Confidence Campaign to educate and inspire people living with psoriasis.
Stacy London and AbbVie launch Uncover Your Confidence Campaign to educate and inspire people living with psoriasis.
Stacy London and AbbVie launch...
08/20/2013
The Dermatologist
08/20/2013
Men are a fast growing segment of the cosmetic surgery population, representing 9% of all cosmetic procedures in 2012. Men have a particular interest in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures with little downtime. More than 1 million...
Men are a fast growing segment of the cosmetic surgery population, representing 9% of all cosmetic procedures in 2012. Men have a particular interest in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures with little downtime. More than 1 million...
Men are a fast growing segment...
08/20/2013
The Dermatologist
08/19/2013
Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous condition of the lip caused by long-term sun exposure. It is characterized by whitish or grayish discoloration and hyperkeratotic changes, which often blunt the demarcation point between the mucosa and skin...
Actinic cheilitis is a precancerous condition of the lip caused by long-term sun exposure. It is characterized by whitish or grayish discoloration and hyperkeratotic changes, which often blunt the demarcation point between the mucosa and skin...
Actinic cheilitis is a...
08/19/2013
The Dermatologist
Department
Derm Dx
08/20/2013
A 4-year-old-Latino female presented with red, indurated plaques that had been on her cheeks and dorsal nose for 3 months.
A 4-year-old-Latino female presented with red, indurated plaques that had been on her cheeks and dorsal nose for 3 months.
A 4-year-old-Latino female...
08/20/2013
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
08/20/2013
Many patients who present with nail dystrophy are concerned about the appearance of their nails.
“Oh by the way, I think I may have nail fungus,” says a recent patient. We have all been there. We are wrapping up the office visit and about...
Many patients who present with nail dystrophy are concerned about the appearance of their nails.
“Oh by the way, I think I may have nail fungus,” says a recent patient. We have all been there. We are wrapping up the office visit and about...
Many patients who present with...
08/20/2013
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Clinical Tips
08/19/2013
Tips on explaining rare risks, treating intertrigo, healing cracked fingers and more.
Tips on explaining rare risks, treating intertrigo, healing cracked fingers and more.
Tips on explaining rare risks,...
08/19/2013
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Research in Review
08/19/2013
Personal care products and topical medicaments, especially topical corticosteroids, are the most common sources of PG allergy.
Personal care products and topical medicaments, especially topical corticosteroids, are the most common sources of PG allergy.
Personal care products and...
08/19/2013
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Column
Legal Ease
08/19/2013
The final part of this 4-part series on the new HIPAA privacy rule takes a look at the impact of the Final Rule.
The final part of this 4-part series on the new HIPAA privacy rule takes a look at the impact of the Final Rule.
The final part of this 4-part...
08/19/2013
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Spotlight
08/19/2013
Dr. Valentine grew up in rural West Virginia during the tranquil fifties and the turbulent sixties, graduated from West Virginia University in 1970, and received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1974.
Dr. Valentine grew up in rural West Virginia during the tranquil fifties and the turbulent sixties, graduated from West Virginia University in 1970, and received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1974.
Dr. Valentine grew up in rural...
08/19/2013
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Chief Medical Editor Message
08/19/2013
While general dermatology practice is a gas, some people find becoming an expert in a subspecialty area to be a fulfilling experience, too. Being an expert in an area gives one the opportunity to take on clinically challenging patients, do...
While general dermatology practice is a gas, some people find becoming an expert in a subspecialty area to be a fulfilling experience, too. Being an expert in an area gives one the opportunity to take on clinically challenging patients, do...
While general dermatology...
08/19/2013
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