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Talking To Patients About Wig Use In Alopecia
02/03/2017
The question of when a dermatologist should discuss a wig purchase or wig use with an alopecia patient is not clearly defined, but is an important part of the armamentarium of hair loss treatment.
The question of when a dermatologist should discuss a wig purchase or wig use with an alopecia patient is not clearly defined, but is an important part of the armamentarium of hair loss treatment.
The question of when a...
02/03/2017
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Hair and Scalp
Delivering Bad News to Patients with Hair Loss: "I have good news and bad news.."
02/09/2016
Ariana Eginli, BA, and Amy McMichael, MD
Many nondermatologists do not realize how many times in a day that dermatologists have to deliver news that a condition is difficult to treat or not curable. 
Many nondermatologists do not realize how many times in a day that dermatologists have to deliver news that a condition is difficult to treat or not curable. 
Many nondermatologists do not...
02/09/2016
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Hair and Scalp
Summer Break: Hair Breakage Following the Summer Season
09/21/2015
Ariana Eginli, BA, and Amy McMichael, MD
In September, a 23-year-old woman presents to her dermatologist complaining of dry, “weak” hair with excessive breakage for 2 weeks. She reports having her hair professionally colored every 12 weeks for the past year, but denies any other...
In September, a 23-year-old woman presents to her dermatologist complaining of dry, “weak” hair with excessive breakage for 2 weeks. She reports having her hair professionally colored every 12 weeks for the past year, but denies any other...
In September, a 23-year-old...
09/21/2015
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Finding a Job
09/04/2008
  It is interesting how perspective changes with variations in light, age, health or patterns of thought. Depression or exuberance, pessimism or optimism all shape the palette of shared experience, leading to drastically different...
  It is interesting how perspective changes with variations in light, age, health or patterns of thought. Depression or exuberance, pessimism or optimism all shape the palette of shared experience, leading to drastically different...
  It is interesting how...
09/04/2008
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psoriasis
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Risankizumab Vs Apremilast for the Treatment of Adult Patients with Moderate Plaque Psoriasis
09/22/2023
Researchers aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of 2 treatments, risankizumab and apremilast, for adults with moderate plaque psoriasis who required systemic therapy.
Researchers aimed to compare the effectiveness and safety of 2 treatments, risankizumab and apremilast, for adults with moderate plaque psoriasis who required systemic therapy.
Researchers aimed to compare the...
09/22/2023
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Allergen Focus
Focus On: Formaldehyde Resin Finishing
09/04/2008
  In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration gave indication to the Thin-layer Rapid-Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test for use as a valuable, first-line screening tool in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Many...
  In 1997, the Food and Drug Administration gave indication to the Thin-layer Rapid-Use Epicutaneous (T.R.U.E.) test for use as a valuable, first-line screening tool in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). Many...
  In 1997, the Food and...
09/04/2008
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Ilka A. Netravali, MD, PhD, FAAD
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Rapid Resolution of Diffuse Warts Following Initiation of Dupilumab for Severe Atopic Dermatitis
10/30/2023
Dr Ilka Netravali shared insights from her study, “Rapid Resolution of Diffuse Warts Following Initiation of Dupilumab for Severe Atopic Dermatitis.”
Dr Ilka Netravali shared insights from her study, “Rapid Resolution of Diffuse Warts Following Initiation of Dupilumab for Severe Atopic Dermatitis.”
Dr Ilka Netravali shared...
10/30/2023
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Chief Medical Editor Message
Assembly-Line Medicine
09/04/2008
I came across a very interesting blog on WebMD describing the effects of money and insurance on the practice of medicine in the United States. The author, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, seemed somewhat pessimistic on the future of American medicine...
I came across a very interesting blog on WebMD describing the effects of money and insurance on the practice of medicine in the United States. The author, Dr. Ira Kirschenbaum, seemed somewhat pessimistic on the future of American medicine...
I came across a very interesting...
09/04/2008
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Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis Management
11/11/2024
1. What alternative therapies does Dr Swanson suggest for children who have difficulty adhering to topical treatment regimens?a) Antibioticsb) Injectable or oral medicationsc) UV light therapyd) Homeopathic remedies2. According to Dr Swanson,...
1. What alternative therapies does Dr Swanson suggest for children who have difficulty adhering to topical treatment regimens?a) Antibioticsb) Injectable or oral medicationsc) UV light therapyd) Homeopathic remedies2. According to Dr Swanson,...
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11/11/2024
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Long-Term Safety of Risankizumab
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What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?
What were the primary findings regarding the long-term safety of risankizumab?
What were the primary findings...
10/18/2024
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10/10/2024
What was the first barrier to mental health support for patients with atopic dermatitis identified in the NEA survey?
What was the first barrier to mental health support for patients with atopic dermatitis identified in the NEA survey?
What was the first barrier to...
10/10/2024
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09/15/2024
1. According to Dr Linda Stein Gold, how do nonsteroidal topical therapies compare to traditional steroid-based treatments for managing psoriasis and AD?a) They are less effective but safer.b) They are as effective as mid-potency steroids and...
1. According to Dr Linda Stein Gold, how do nonsteroidal topical therapies compare to traditional steroid-based treatments for managing psoriasis and AD?a) They are less effective but safer.b) They are as effective as mid-potency steroids and...
1. According to Dr Linda Stein...
09/15/2024
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QUIZ: Topical PDE-4 Inhibitors For Atopic Dermatitis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis
08/10/2024
What strategies did Dr Merola emphasize for atopic dermatitis?
What strategies did Dr Merola emphasize for atopic dermatitis?
What strategies did Dr Merola...
08/10/2024
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contact dermtitis + Neck + Eczema + rash
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QUIZ: Patient Experiences in Contact Dermatitis and Patch Testing
07/14/2024
What is a common challenge for patients during the patch testing week?
What is a common challenge for patients during the patch testing week?
What is a common challenge for...
07/14/2024
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Quiz: Barrier to Mental Health Support in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis
05/30/2024
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?
According to a recent interview...
05/30/2024
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Atopic dermatitis
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Quiz: Atopic Dermatitis Spotlight
05/06/2024
Which class of medications received a "general thumbs up" in the latest guidelines for atopic dermatitis management due to their efficacy and low cancer risk?
Which class of medications received a "general thumbs up" in the latest guidelines for atopic dermatitis management due to their efficacy and low cancer risk?
Which class of medications...
05/06/2024
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basal cell carcinoma
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True or False: Basal Cell Carcinoma on Vermilion Lip
05/01/2024
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?
Is basal cell carcinoma on the...
05/01/2024
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