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Volume 24 - Issue 2 - February 2016

Research in Review
03/28/2016
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Gary Goldenberg, MD, discusses the latest oral agents for individuals living with psoriasis.
Gary Goldenberg, MD, discusses the latest oral agents for individuals living with psoriasis.
Gary Goldenberg, MD, discusses...
03/28/2016
The Dermatologist
03/23/2016
Eric Price
With the right teledermatology partner, your practice can quickly begin offering established patients and future patients the virtual care they seek in this digital age.
With the right teledermatology partner, your practice can quickly begin offering established patients and future patients the virtual care they seek in this digital age.
With the right teledermatology...
03/23/2016
The Dermatologist
03/11/2016
Meredyth Williams
Many businesses and practices in the healthcare industry are lagging behind in their uptake of digital branding, and specifically, investing in a website that is not just reflective of their brand but functions well in today’s competitive...
Many businesses and practices in the healthcare industry are lagging behind in their uptake of digital branding, and specifically, investing in a website that is not just reflective of their brand but functions well in today’s competitive...
Many businesses and practices in...
03/11/2016
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
03/11/2016
Clinical manifestations of topical and systematic corticosteroid-induced contact dermatitis.
Clinical manifestations of topical and systematic corticosteroid-induced contact dermatitis.
Clinical manifestations of...
03/11/2016
The Dermatologist
03/07/2016
Jeffery A. Benabio, MD, FAAD
Manage your online reputation with these 3 simple steps.  
Manage your online reputation with these 3 simple steps.  
Manage your online reputation...
03/07/2016
The Dermatologist
News
03/07/2016
Studies using combination therapy for the treatment of onychomycosis demonstrated positive results, according to Anil Kumar Bhatta, MD, who presented this late-breaking research in procedural dermatology at the 2016 American Academy of...
Studies using combination therapy for the treatment of onychomycosis demonstrated positive results, according to Anil Kumar Bhatta, MD, who presented this late-breaking research in procedural dermatology at the 2016 American Academy of...
Studies using combination...
03/07/2016
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
03/02/2016
Raheel Zubair, MS
A 68-year-old male presented for evaluation of an itchy rash on his back. The rash began 1 year ago and has spread to his buttocks and thighs. He has been using topical triamcinolone 0.1%, which has helped. He has no prior history of eczema....
A 68-year-old male presented for evaluation of an itchy rash on his back. The rash began 1 year ago and has spread to his buttocks and thighs. He has been using topical triamcinolone 0.1%, which has helped. He has no prior history of eczema....
A 68-year-old male presented for...
03/02/2016
The Dermatologist
News
03/02/2016
An oral Janus kinase inhibitor shows sustained efficacy over a 2 year period against chronic plaque psoriasis with 10 mg twice daily providing greater efficacy than 5 mg twice daily, according to a recent findings reported in an online paper...
An oral Janus kinase inhibitor shows sustained efficacy over a 2 year period against chronic plaque psoriasis with 10 mg twice daily providing greater efficacy than 5 mg twice daily, according to a recent findings reported in an online paper...
An oral Janus kinase inhibitor...
03/02/2016
The Dermatologist
FDA Alerts
03/01/2016
Once-daily dapsone Gel, 7.5% (Aczone, Allergan PlC), a new prescription topical treatment for inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne in patients 12 years of age and older, received FDA approval.
Once-daily dapsone Gel, 7.5% (Aczone, Allergan PlC), a new prescription topical treatment for inflammatory and non-inflammatory acne in patients 12 years of age and older, received FDA approval.
Once-daily dapsone Gel, 7.5%...
03/01/2016
The Dermatologist
02/25/2016
FDA will hold a Psoriasis Patient-Focused Drug Development Public Meetingon Thursday, March 17, 2016, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Silver Spring, MD. The public meeting is intended to allow FDA to obtain patient perspectives on the impact of...
FDA will hold a Psoriasis Patient-Focused Drug Development Public Meetingon Thursday, March 17, 2016, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in Silver Spring, MD. The public meeting is intended to allow FDA to obtain patient perspectives on the impact of...
FDA will hold a Psoriasis...
02/25/2016
The Dermatologist
02/25/2016
Arash Taheri, MD; Parisa Mansoori, MD; Farah Moustafa, MD, BS 
Given that a keloid or hypertrophic scar may cause disfigurement, pruritus, pain, and contractures that can result in disability; prevention is the first and most important step in the management of these scars. 
Given that a keloid or hypertrophic scar may cause disfigurement, pruritus, pain, and contractures that can result in disability; prevention is the first and most important step in the management of these scars. 
Given that a keloid or...
02/25/2016
The Dermatologist
FDA Alerts
02/24/2016
The FDA will hold a Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee meeting on April 15, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss data submitted by Galderma Laboratories, L.P. to support supplemental new drug application (sNDA) 20-380, for...
The FDA will hold a Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee meeting on April 15, 2016, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to discuss data submitted by Galderma Laboratories, L.P. to support supplemental new drug application (sNDA) 20-380, for...
The FDA will hold a...
02/24/2016
The Dermatologist
News
02/19/2016
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are at increased risk of developing adverse cardiovascular (CV) events.
Patients with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) are at increased risk of developing adverse cardiovascular (CV) events.
Patients with hidradenitis...
02/19/2016
The Dermatologist
02/18/2016
The American Academy of Dermatology published the much-anticipated new guidelines for diagnosing and treating acne in adolescent and adult patients. 
The American Academy of Dermatology published the much-anticipated new guidelines for diagnosing and treating acne in adolescent and adult patients. 
The American Academy of...
02/18/2016
The Dermatologist
News
02/18/2016
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc. entered into a licensing agreement granting Medimetriks exclusive US development and commercialization rights as well as manufacturing rights for OPA-15406, an...
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc. entered into a licensing agreement granting Medimetriks exclusive US development and commercialization rights as well as manufacturing rights for OPA-15406, an...
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd....
02/18/2016
The Dermatologist
Clinical Tips
02/17/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Tip 1: Strategizing Against a False Negative Patch Test Result  
Tip 1: Strategizing Against a False Negative Patch Test Result  
Tip 1: Strategizing Against a...
02/17/2016
The Dermatologist
NEA Approved Features
02/17/2016
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
This article highlights several posters presented on eczema at The Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference-Hawaii last month. 
This article highlights several posters presented on eczema at The Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference-Hawaii last month. 
This article highlights several...
02/17/2016
The Dermatologist
Board Review
02/17/2016
Bruce Theirs, MD, FAAD
The deficient nutrient is a cofactor for which enzyme?
The deficient nutrient is a cofactor for which enzyme?
The deficient nutrient is a...
02/17/2016
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
02/17/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Mandy is in practice in Miami, FL. 
Dr. Mandy is in practice in Miami, FL. 
Dr. Mandy is in practice in...
02/17/2016
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
02/17/2016
Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
Dr. Feldman describes personal situations similar to how affiliations color dermatologist`s judgments of what they see on the field and how they behave.
Dr. Feldman describes personal situations similar to how affiliations color dermatologist`s judgments of what they see on the field and how they behave.
Dr. Feldman describes personal...
02/17/2016
The Dermatologist