Volume 24 - Issue 1 - January 2016
Coding and Billing
02/17/2016
Lindsay C. Strowd, MD, FAAD
This article (Part 6 in the series) will discuss the important concept and appropriate use of modifiers with regards to proper billing and coding.
This article (Part 6 in the series) will discuss the important concept and appropriate use of modifiers with regards to proper billing and coding.
This article (Part 6 in the...
02/17/2016
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Research in Review
02/11/2016
Leonora Culp, MD, BS; Michael E. Farhangian, MD
In this excerpt from the recently published book, Practical Psoriasis Management, the authors discuss the use of secukinumab for moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
In this excerpt from the recently published book, Practical Psoriasis Management, the authors discuss the use of secukinumab for moderate-to-severe psoriasis.
In this excerpt from the...
02/11/2016
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Hair and Scalp
02/09/2016
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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FDA Alerts
02/08/2016
A new prescription topical steroid has received FDA approval for the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older. Betamethasone dipropionate (Sernivo) Spray, 0.05%, from Promius Pharma, LLC, US, a...
A new prescription topical steroid has received FDA approval for the treatment of mild to moderate plaque psoriasis in patients 18 years of age or older. Betamethasone dipropionate (Sernivo) Spray, 0.05%, from Promius Pharma, LLC, US, a...
A new prescription topical...
02/08/2016
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Research in Review
02/07/2016
Kenneth Beer, MD
This training app provides information on the anatomy and techniques for injections as well as suggestions for product selection, cannula size, and needle gauge.
This training app provides information on the anatomy and techniques for injections as well as suggestions for product selection, cannula size, and needle gauge.
This training app provides...
02/07/2016
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News
02/04/2016
Danish researchers have linked the common facial skin disorder rosacea to the most frequent type of primary brain tumor in adults.
Danish researchers have linked the common facial skin disorder rosacea to the most frequent type of primary brain tumor in adults.
Danish researchers have linked...
02/04/2016
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News
02/03/2016
Apremilast improves clinical outcomes in patients with psoriatic arthritis and active psoriasis, according to results from the PALACE 3 randomized controlled trial.
Apremilast improves clinical outcomes in patients with psoriatic arthritis and active psoriasis, according to results from the PALACE 3 randomized controlled trial.
Apremilast improves clinical...
02/03/2016
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News
02/03/2016
Indoor tanning may explain why U.S. melanoma rates are rising faster for women than for men, according to new research.
Indoor tanning may explain why U.S. melanoma rates are rising faster for women than for men, according to new research.
Indoor tanning may explain why...
02/03/2016
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Research in Review
02/01/2016
Alexander L. Berlin, MD, FAAD
This case study describes the use of pulsed dye laser to decrease the appearance of bruising associated with soft-tissue filler injections.
This case study describes the use of pulsed dye laser to decrease the appearance of bruising associated with soft-tissue filler injections.
This case study describes the...
02/01/2016
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01/27/2016
Kavita Mariwalla
If you mentioned collagen induction therapy (CIT) or skin needling as recently as 3 years ago, most aesthetic physicians would have rolled their eyes and veered the discussion instead towards ablative and non-ablative resurfacing...
If you mentioned collagen induction therapy (CIT) or skin needling as recently as 3 years ago, most aesthetic physicians would have rolled their eyes and veered the discussion instead towards ablative and non-ablative resurfacing...
If you mentioned...
01/27/2016
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Research in Review
01/27/2016
This articles describes the use of microneedling in a female patient with mild acne scarring.
This articles describes the use of microneedling in a female patient with mild acne scarring.
This articles describes the use...
01/27/2016
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01/27/2016
Maritza I. Perez, MD
Understanding the major ethic and genetic variability of the growing and diverse Hispanic population helps dermatologists serve them properly.
Understanding the major ethic and genetic variability of the growing and diverse Hispanic population helps dermatologists serve them properly.
Understanding the major ethic...
01/27/2016
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Derm Dx
01/27/2016
Tracey Liebman, MD; Usha Alapati, MD, FAAD; Amor Khachemoune, MD, FAAD, FACMS; Alexis Curreri, MD
A 49-year-old African American man presented for the first time to our outpatient dermatology clinic for slightly pruritic lesions on the scalp that had appeared over the span of a few months.
A 49-year-old African American man presented for the first time to our outpatient dermatology clinic for slightly pruritic lesions on the scalp that had appeared over the span of a few months.
A 49-year-old African American...
01/27/2016
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NEA Approved Features
01/27/2016
Irene Murema, MD; Munira Rahman, DO
What is causing these pruritic, circular lesions?
What is causing these pruritic, circular lesions?
What is causing...
01/27/2016
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News
01/27/2016
Swiss researchers examined if patients of varying ages have the same access to the most efficient psoriasis treatment.
Swiss researchers examined if patients of varying ages have the same access to the most efficient psoriasis treatment.
Swiss researchers examined if...
01/27/2016
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Board Review
01/27/2016
Bruce Theirs, MD, FAAD
These benign hair follicle tumors are part of an inherited syndrome associated with chromophobe and oncocytic types of renal tumors. Additional important pathology is likely to be found in the:
These benign hair follicle tumors are part of an inherited syndrome associated with chromophobe and oncocytic types of renal tumors. Additional important pathology is likely to be found in the:
These benign hair follicle...
01/27/2016
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Voices
01/27/2016
Robert A. Norman, DO, MPH, MBA
Intergenerational medicine is in its infancy, with the field of epigenetics being used as a springboard for research.
Intergenerational medicine is in its infancy, with the field of epigenetics being used as a springboard for research.
Intergenerational medicine is in...
01/27/2016
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Spotlight
01/27/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Murad Alam is professor of dermatology, otolaryngology, and surgery, and chief of the section of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
Murad Alam is professor of dermatology, otolaryngology, and surgery, and chief of the section of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
Murad Alam is professor of...
01/27/2016
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News
01/27/2016
Common skin conditions, including acne and hirsutism, may indicate that other health issues are present, according to 2 new studies.
Common skin conditions, including acne and hirsutism, may indicate that other health issues are present, according to 2 new studies.
Common skin conditions,...
01/27/2016
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Chief Medical Editor Message
01/27/2016
Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
Is quality customer service becoming a vital part of dermatology? Patient satisfaction is being measured, incentivized, and massaged.
Is quality customer service becoming a vital part of dermatology? Patient satisfaction is being measured, incentivized, and massaged.
Is quality customer service...
01/27/2016
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