Volume 23 - Issue 7 - July 2015
Cover Story
07/16/2015
Mary Frances Pilcher, MD, FAAD; Kristyna Lee, MD, MPH, FAAD; Arlene Rogachefsky, MD, FAAD
Today, a cosmetic patient’s goal often is to improve the appearance of the hands with the least downtime and as few treatments as possible. If one treatment could treat both the hyperpigmentation as well as improve the appearance of the...
Today, a cosmetic patient’s goal often is to improve the appearance of the hands with the least downtime and as few treatments as possible. If one treatment could treat both the hyperpigmentation as well as improve the appearance of the...
Today, a cosmetic patient’s goal...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
07/16/2015
Michael A. Lee, MD
A 79-year-old woman presented with a progressively expanding red rash on her legs of 5 months duration; the lesions began as a small itchy area on each leg.
A 79-year-old woman presented with a progressively expanding red rash on her legs of 5 months duration; the lesions began as a small itchy area on each leg.
A 79-year-old woman presented...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
Industry News
07/16/2015
Sitavig’s unique vehicle and delivery system offers a new treatment option for patients experiencing cold sores.
Sitavig’s unique vehicle and delivery system offers a new treatment option for patients experiencing cold sores.
Sitavig’s unique vehicle and...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
The Dermatopathologist
07/16/2015
Cynthia M. Magro, MD
This case presents with intraoral, laryngeal and intraesophageal ulcers and an embolic-like acral cutaneous vasculitis.
This case presents with intraoral, laryngeal and intraesophageal ulcers and an embolic-like acral cutaneous vasculitis.
This case presents with...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
Allergen Focus
07/16/2015
Silvina B. Pugliese, MD
The history of neomycin, its properties and prevalence.
The history of neomycin, its properties and prevalence.
The history of neomycin, its...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
SDPA Feature
07/16/2015
Luke Walters, MPAS, PA-C
Many opportunities for philanthropy work are available for physician assistants who want to bring their expertise to underserved areas.
Many opportunities for philanthropy work are available for physician assistants who want to bring their expertise to underserved areas.
Many opportunities for...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
Voices
07/16/2015
Bill McCue
A rare skin disease is difficult to diagnose and treat, much to the dismay of patients who want answers.
A rare skin disease is difficult to diagnose and treat, much to the dismay of patients who want answers.
A rare skin disease is difficult...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
Board Review
07/16/2015
Bruce Theirs, MD, FAAD
1. Which is a systemic opioid receptor antagonist that has been used in the treatment of this symptom?
1. Which is a systemic opioid receptor antagonist that has been used in the treatment of this symptom?
1. Which is a systemic opioid...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
07/16/2015
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Schmults is the director of the Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery Center and High Risk Skin Cancer Clinic at Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center.
Dr. Schmults is the director of the Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery Center and High Risk Skin Cancer Clinic at Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center.
Dr. Schmults is the...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
News
07/16/2015
The dermal filler calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse, Merz North America) received FDA approval for hand augmentation to correct volume loss in the dorsum of the hands. The dermal filler provides a volumizing effect that can last up to 1...
The dermal filler calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse, Merz North America) received FDA approval for hand augmentation to correct volume loss in the dorsum of the hands. The dermal filler provides a volumizing effect that can last up to 1...
The dermal filler calcium...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
07/16/2015
Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
Just as the development of the first biologics raised questions on how they should be used, the introduction of biosimilars raises new questions.
Just as the development of the first biologics raised questions on how they should be used, the introduction of biosimilars raises new questions.
Just as the development of the...
07/16/2015
The Dermatologist