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Volume 22 - Issue 8 - August 2014

Best Case Retirement Scenarios
09/16/2014
When it comes to retirement or transitioning out of dermatology practice and into some other professional endeavor, practice management pundits and those who have been through the experience agree that: Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.
When it comes to retirement or transitioning out of dermatology practice and into some other professional endeavor, practice management pundits and those who have been through the experience agree that: Those who fail to plan, plan to fail.
When it comes to retirement or...
09/16/2014
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Factors in Anti-Aging
09/15/2014
Many factors, such as pollution, smoking and stress, can prematurely age the skin. Pollution and stress affect the skin in detrimental ways, according to Zoe Draelos, MD, a dermatologist in practice in High Point, NC. 
Many factors, such as pollution, smoking and stress, can prematurely age the skin. Pollution and stress affect the skin in detrimental ways, according to Zoe Draelos, MD, a dermatologist in practice in High Point, NC. 
Many factors, such as pollution,...
09/15/2014
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Reducing the Recurrence of Herpes Labialis
09/15/2014
A single application of acyclovir mucoadhesive buccal tablet reduces recurrence of the virus.  
A single application of acyclovir mucoadhesive buccal tablet reduces recurrence of the virus.  
A single application of...
09/15/2014
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Acne Treatment: Blue Light Therapy Benefits
08/26/2014
Blue light therapy is an option for the treatment of acne. Research has shown in-office and at-home systems produce positive results.
Blue light therapy is an option for the treatment of acne. Research has shown in-office and at-home systems produce positive results.
Blue light therapy is an option...
08/26/2014
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Exclusive Series: A Student’s Guide to Matching into Dermatology Part 1
08/21/2014
Matching in dermatology is no easy task. This 3-part series provides information to help inform those who are interested in dermatology and answer the most commonly asked questions. 
Matching in dermatology is no easy task. This 3-part series provides information to help inform those who are interested in dermatology and answer the most commonly asked questions. 
Matching in dermatology is no...
08/21/2014
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Department

Derm Dx
What Is Causing This Lip Dermatitis?
08/21/2014
A 64-year-old immunosuppressed female with history of heart transplant presented with several month history of lip dermatitis affecting the bilateral upper and lower vermilion
A 64-year-old immunosuppressed female with history of heart transplant presented with several month history of lip dermatitis affecting the bilateral upper and lower vermilion
A 64-year-old immunosuppressed...
08/21/2014
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Research in Review
Topical Agent to Treat Onychomycosis
08/21/2014
Jublia, a topical antifungal, is the first in the triazole class of agents FDA approved for the treatment of distal lateral subungual onychomycosis.
Jublia, a topical antifungal, is the first in the triazole class of agents FDA approved for the treatment of distal lateral subungual onychomycosis.
Jublia, a topical antifungal, is...
08/21/2014
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Research in Review
Studies on Nail Psoriasis, Veins, Acne and More
08/20/2014
Updates on recent uses of lasers and light therapies in practice.   
Updates on recent uses of lasers and light therapies in practice.   
Updates on recent uses of lasers...
08/20/2014
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Column

Therapeutic Review
Studies Evaluate Secukinumab in Severe Plaque Psoriasis
08/21/2014
The interleukin-17A inhibitor secukinumab was effective in the treatment of psoriasis, according to 2 large studies. 
The interleukin-17A inhibitor secukinumab was effective in the treatment of psoriasis, according to 2 large studies. 
The interleukin-17A inhibitor...
08/21/2014
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Voices
Life Lessons from Albert Schweitzer
08/20/2014
He committed his life to service and as such, taught the art of medicine by example as he served the poor.
He committed his life to service and as such, taught the art of medicine by example as he served the poor.
He committed his life to service...
08/20/2014
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My wife and I drove to the airport and left our car with the valet parking service for a week. We have an electric car, and the parking service charges it while we travel. At least they are supposed to.
My wife and I drove to the airport and left our car with the valet parking service for a week. We have an electric car, and the parking service charges it while we travel. At least they are supposed to.
My wife and I drove to the...
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Coding Solutions: Clarifying Site-Specific Biopsy Coding
09/04/2008
This year, we are faced with new coding challenges. Decreasing fee schedules by Medicare have become our Christmas and Hanukkah presents year after year. However, many of us are still miscoding some procedures, and we could increase our...
This year, we are faced with new coding challenges. Decreasing fee schedules by Medicare have become our Christmas and Hanukkah presents year after year. However, many of us are still miscoding some procedures, and we could increase our...
This year, we are faced with new...
09/04/2008
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Upadacitinib Trial for Patients With Atopic Dermatitis and Hand Eczema
12/31/2023
A study revealed major progress in the treatment of atopic dermatitis and hand eczema. The innovative treatment, using upadacitinib, showed significant promise in providing much-needed alleviation of these skin conditions.
A study revealed major progress in the treatment of atopic dermatitis and hand eczema. The innovative treatment, using upadacitinib, showed significant promise in providing much-needed alleviation of these skin conditions.
A study revealed major progress...
12/31/2023
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Derm Dx
What Are These Papules?
09/04/2008
A 37-year-old woman presented to our clinic with skin-colored papules, which had been present for more than a decade, on the medial aspects of her heels.
A 37-year-old woman presented to our clinic with skin-colored papules, which had been present for more than a decade, on the medial aspects of her heels.
A 37-year-old woman presented to...
09/04/2008
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psoriasis
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Trivia: Recommended Treatment For Psoriasis
12/20/2023
When treating mild to moderate and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, what is the recommended treatment?
When treating mild to moderate and moderate to severe plaque psoriasis, what is the recommended treatment?
When treating mild to moderate...
12/20/2023
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According to a recent interview with Jessica Johnson, MPH, what is a significant barrier to seeking mental health support among patients with atopic dermatitis?
According to a recent interview with Jessica Johnson, MPH, what is a significant barrier to seeking mental health support among patients with atopic dermatitis?
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Is basal cell carcinoma on the vermilion lip a distinctly rare phenomenon, sparsely documented in existing literature?
Is basal cell carcinoma on the vermilion lip a distinctly rare phenomenon, sparsely documented in existing literature?
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