Volume 22 - Issue 3 - March 2014
Cover Story
03/10/2014
This article examines the current literature and personal experience from the Baylor Psoriasis Specialty Clinic in Dallas regarding the role of methotrexate as an adjunctive treatment to biologic therapy for the treatment of...
This article examines the current literature and personal experience from the Baylor Psoriasis Specialty Clinic in Dallas regarding the role of methotrexate as an adjunctive treatment to biologic therapy for the treatment of...
This article examines the...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
03/10/2014
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) will hold its 72th Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, on March 21-25, 2014. The meeting features developing science from researchers, practice guidelines based on evidence-based medicine,...
The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) will hold its 72th Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado, on March 21-25, 2014. The meeting features developing science from researchers, practice guidelines based on evidence-based medicine,...
The American Academy of...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
03/10/2014
Dermatology, more than many other medical specialties, relies on a visual clinical impression when assessing a skin lesion or dermatosis. As such one would think that photography and digital imaging in particular would be the current standard...
Dermatology, more than many other medical specialties, relies on a visual clinical impression when assessing a skin lesion or dermatosis. As such one would think that photography and digital imaging in particular would be the current standard...
Dermatology, more than many...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
03/10/2014
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human malignancy1 and by far the most prevalent form of skin cancer, accounting for over 80% of all cases.2 The typical BCC is a slow-growing tumor that is treatable by a variety of...
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common human malignancy1 and by far the most prevalent form of skin cancer, accounting for over 80% of all cases.2 The typical BCC is a slow-growing tumor that is treatable by a variety of...
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
Department
Derm Dx
03/10/2014
A 40-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with small itchy blisters, papules and crusts on his arms, scalp, lips, neck and ears for several weeks (Figure 1). He said that this rash occurred every summer on sun-exposed areas. He...
A 40-year-old man presented to the dermatology clinic with small itchy blisters, papules and crusts on his arms, scalp, lips, neck and ears for several weeks (Figure 1). He said that this rash occurred every summer on sun-exposed areas. He...
A 40-year-old man presented to...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
03/10/2014
MP, aka balsam of Peru (BOP), has remained 1 of the 5 most prevalent allergens detected by both the thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (TRUE) test and the North American Contact Dermatitis Group over the last decade.6,7 Notably, the first...
MP, aka balsam of Peru (BOP), has remained 1 of the 5 most prevalent allergens detected by both the thin-layer rapid use epicutaneous (TRUE) test and the North American Contact Dermatitis Group over the last decade.6,7 Notably, the first...
MP, aka balsam of Peru (BOP),...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
Cosmetic Clinic
03/10/2014
The lines around the mouth are a frequent source of cosmetic concern especially for women as they enter their late 40’s and early 50’s. This region is difficult to rejuvenate because the causes of the problem are multifactorial but the...
The lines around the mouth are a frequent source of cosmetic concern especially for women as they enter their late 40’s and early 50’s. This region is difficult to rejuvenate because the causes of the problem are multifactorial but the...
The lines around the mouth are a...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
03/10/2014
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)members performed nearly 9.5 million medically necessary and cosmetic procedures in 2013, according to The 2013 ASDS Survey on Dermatologic Procedures, which was conducted January 2 to 24, 2014,...
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery (ASDS)members performed nearly 9.5 million medically necessary and cosmetic procedures in 2013, according to The 2013 ASDS Survey on Dermatologic Procedures, which was conducted January 2 to 24, 2014,...
American Society for...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
Column
Legal Ease
03/10/2014
This article looks at the side effects of corticosteroids and potential legal ramifications physicians may face in prescribing long-term use of these drugs. For a better look at the Tables download the pdf file.
This article looks at the side effects of corticosteroids and potential legal ramifications physicians may face in prescribing long-term use of these drugs. For a better look at the Tables download the pdf file.
This article looks at the side...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
Voices
03/10/2014
An excellent read on the life of Sir William Osler can be found in Charles S. Bryan’s Osler: Inspirations from a Great Physician.1 Here are some important take-home messages, includ time management, finding a calling, seeking...
An excellent read on the life of Sir William Osler can be found in Charles S. Bryan’s Osler: Inspirations from a Great Physician.1 Here are some important take-home messages, includ time management, finding a calling, seeking...
An excellent read on the life of...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
03/10/2014
Dr. Scher received his medical education at Howard University College of Medicine, and trained as a resident in dermatology at New York University.
He is a nail specialist and professor of clinical dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical...
Dr. Scher received his medical education at Howard University College of Medicine, and trained as a resident in dermatology at New York University.
He is a nail specialist and professor of clinical dermatology at Weill Cornell Medical...
Dr. Scher received his medical...
03/10/2014
The Dermatologist
