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Volume 24 - Issue 4 - April 2016

Coding and Billing
05/23/2016
Lindsay C. Strowd, MD, FAAD
This is a Coding Solutions guest series focusing on dermatology-specific billing, coding, and documentation.  
This is a Coding Solutions guest series focusing on dermatology-specific billing, coding, and documentation.  
This is a Coding Solutions guest...
05/23/2016
The Dermatologist
Voices
05/22/2016
Warren R. Heymann, MD
The time for change has come. 
The time for change has come. 
The time for change has...
05/22/2016
The Dermatologist
05/21/2016
Eric Price
Here are 5 top concerns physicians face and how real practices have handled them.
Here are 5 top concerns physicians face and how real practices have handled them.
Here are 5 top concerns...
05/21/2016
The Dermatologist
Board Review
05/19/2016
Ron J. Feldman, MD, PhD; Jo-David Fine, MD, MPH, FRCP
The contents of these questions are taken from the Galderma Pre-Board Webinar, an online course.
The contents of these questions are taken from the Galderma Pre-Board Webinar, an online course.
The contents of these questions...
05/19/2016
The Dermatologist
05/17/2016
Kim Williams-Justesen
Good communication is the key to all relationships, and nowhere is that more important than the relationship between physicians and patients. 
Good communication is the key to all relationships, and nowhere is that more important than the relationship between physicians and patients. 
Good communication is the key to...
05/17/2016
The Dermatologist
News
05/13/2016
The Skin Cancer Foundation recently announced the appointment of Dan Latore as executive director.
The Skin Cancer Foundation recently announced the appointment of Dan Latore as executive director.
The Skin Cancer Foundation...
05/13/2016
The Dermatologist
Clinical Tips
05/13/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
The Dermatologist readers offer pearls from their clinical practice.
The Dermatologist readers offer pearls from their clinical practice.
The Dermatologist readers offer...
05/13/2016
The Dermatologist
FDA Alerts
05/11/2016
FDA has granted approval of a combination photodynamic therapy (PDT) treatment for actinic keratosis (AK) on the face and scalp.
FDA has granted approval of a combination photodynamic therapy (PDT) treatment for actinic keratosis (AK) on the face and scalp.
FDA has granted approval of a...
05/11/2016
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/11/2016
Melissa Leavitt, PhD
Make sure you do not mistake signs of psoriasis in patients of color.
Make sure you do not mistake signs of psoriasis in patients of color.
Make sure you do not mistake...
05/11/2016
The Dermatologist
05/10/2016
A rare but severe skin condition is associated with the antipsychotic olanzapine, according to an FDA alert.
A rare but severe skin condition is associated with the antipsychotic olanzapine, according to an FDA alert.
A rare but severe skin condition...
05/10/2016
The Dermatologist
05/10/2016
This article describes the use of microneedling in conjunction with topical PRP for facial rejuvenation in a 60-year-old woman.
This article describes the use of microneedling in conjunction with topical PRP for facial rejuvenation in a 60-year-old woman.
This article describes the use...
05/10/2016
The Dermatologist
05/04/2016
Rochelle Nataloni
Dermatologists often find that their volunteer work positively impacts their business.
Dermatologists often find that their volunteer work positively impacts their business.
Dermatologists often find that...
05/04/2016
The Dermatologist
05/04/2016
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the...
05/04/2016
The Dermatologist
Conference Coverage
05/04/2016
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the...
05/04/2016
The Dermatologist
05/04/2016
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the...
05/04/2016
The Dermatologist
News
05/04/2016
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the...
05/04/2016
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
04/25/2016
Evgeny Goldman, MD; Aarti Duggal; Joshua E. Lane, MD, MBA
A 58-year-old African American woman presented to the emergency department with a 1-week history of tender sores and erosions on her arms, legs, and trunk.
A 58-year-old African American woman presented to the emergency department with a 1-week history of tender sores and erosions on her arms, legs, and trunk.
A 58-year-old African American...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
Clinical Tips
04/25/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
The Dermatologist readers offer pearls from their clinical practice.
The Dermatologist readers offer pearls from their clinical practice.
The Dermatologist readers offer...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
Clinical Tips
04/25/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
  The Dermatologist readers offer pearls from their clinical practice.
  The Dermatologist readers offer pearls from their clinical practice.
  The Dermatologist...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
Industry News
04/25/2016
IntraDerm Pharmaceuticals’ Ceramax is a new prescription topical skincare preparation for the relief and management of symptoms associated with various dermatoses.
IntraDerm Pharmaceuticals’ Ceramax is a new prescription topical skincare preparation for the relief and management of symptoms associated with various dermatoses.
IntraDerm Pharmaceuticals’...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
04/25/2016
Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the conference looked at the latest research and and management approaches for skin conditions.
Posters presented at the...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
04/25/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Dr Lowe is a consultant dermatologist in London, England, and clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine.
Dr Lowe is a consultant dermatologist in London, England, and clinical professor at UCLA School of Medicine.
Dr Lowe is a consultant...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
News
04/25/2016
Dermatologists from around the world gathered in Washington, DC,  for the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) to learn about the latest news and research in the field.
Dermatologists from around the world gathered in Washington, DC,  for the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) to learn about the latest news and research in the field.
Dermatologists from around the...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
News
04/25/2016
The American Academy of Dermatology is now accepting nominations for the Everett C. Fox, MD, Memorial Award and Lectureship, as well as applications for the SkinCare for Developing Countries Grant. Nominees for the Everett C. Fox, MD,...
The American Academy of Dermatology is now accepting nominations for the Everett C. Fox, MD, Memorial Award and Lectureship, as well as applications for the SkinCare for Developing Countries Grant. Nominees for the Everett C. Fox, MD,...
The American Academy of...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
News
04/25/2016
Valeant Dermatology has launched its Aspire Higher Scholarship Program that will award scholarships of up to $10,000 each to 9 students who will be attending an undergraduate or graduate education program during the 2016- 2017 school year.
Valeant Dermatology has launched its Aspire Higher Scholarship Program that will award scholarships of up to $10,000 each to 9 students who will be attending an undergraduate or graduate education program during the 2016- 2017 school year.
Valeant Dermatology has launched...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
News
04/25/2016
The FDA accepted Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc’s New Drug Application seeking approval of crisaborole topical ointment, 2%, a novel nonsteroidal topical anti-inflammatory phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor in development for the potential...
The FDA accepted Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc’s New Drug Application seeking approval of crisaborole topical ointment, 2%, a novel nonsteroidal topical anti-inflammatory phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE-4) inhibitor in development for the potential...
The FDA accepted Anacor...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
News
04/25/2016
Ixekizumab (Taltz, Eli Lilly and Company) received FDA approval as a new treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy or a combination of both therapies.
Ixekizumab (Taltz, Eli Lilly and Company) received FDA approval as a new treatment for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adult patients who are candidates for systemic therapy or phototherapy or a combination of both therapies.
Ixekizumab (Taltz, Eli Lilly and...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
04/25/2016
Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
Some dermatologist feel the need to do more, to volunteer.
Some dermatologist feel the need to do more, to volunteer.
Some dermatologist feel the need...
04/25/2016
The Dermatologist