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Volume 25 - Issue 5 - May 2017

The Dermatopathologist
08/24/2017
Cynthia M. Magro, MD
This educational series for dermatologists is presented by the Weill Cornell Comprehensive Dermatopathology Service.
This educational series for dermatologists is presented by the Weill Cornell Comprehensive Dermatopathology Service.
This educational series for...
08/24/2017
The Dermatologist
06/20/2017
The FDA has approved a new treatment from Melinta Therapeutics for patients with acute bacterial skin infections.
The FDA has approved a new treatment from Melinta Therapeutics for patients with acute bacterial skin infections.
The FDA has approved a new...
06/20/2017
The Dermatologist
06/16/2017
About half of patients with vitiligo who undergo autologous non-cultured melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation (MKTP) retain substantial repigmentation of the treated areas 72 months later, a new study indicates.
About half of patients with vitiligo who undergo autologous non-cultured melanocyte-keratinocyte transplantation (MKTP) retain substantial repigmentation of the treated areas 72 months later, a new study indicates.
About half of patients with...
06/16/2017
The Dermatologist
06/13/2017
Patients who were treated with calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse, Merz Aesthetics) for dorsal hands experienced a significant improvement in appearance, according to a recent study.
Patients who were treated with calcium hydroxylapatite (Radiesse, Merz Aesthetics) for dorsal hands experienced a significant improvement in appearance, according to a recent study.
Patients who were treated with...
06/13/2017
The Dermatologist
06/09/2017
Women may pay more than men at their local store for the same hair loss medicine, suggests a new study.
Women may pay more than men at their local store for the same hair loss medicine, suggests a new study.
Women may pay more than men at...
06/09/2017
The Dermatologist
06/04/2017
Patients who are told their medication can have certain side effects may report these symptoms more often than patients who aren`t aware their treatment carries these risks, a new study suggests.
Patients who are told their medication can have certain side effects may report these symptoms more often than patients who aren`t aware their treatment carries these risks, a new study suggests.
Patients who are told their...
06/04/2017
The Dermatologist
06/02/2017
Spencer D. Hawkins
This app features interactive algorithms for generating differential diagnoses using a clinicopathologic approach.
This app features interactive algorithms for generating differential diagnoses using a clinicopathologic approach.
This app features interactive...
06/02/2017
The Dermatologist
05/31/2017
Nick Hernandez, MBA, FACHE
These plans are expressions of a physician owner’s dreams and visions of successful results.  
These plans are expressions of a physician owner’s dreams and visions of successful results.  
These plans are expressions of a...
05/31/2017
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/30/2017
Jared Jagdeo, MD, MS
A look at the environmental role in skin aging and harnessing visible light phototherapy for aesthetic and medical skin care.
A look at the environmental role in skin aging and harnessing visible light phototherapy for aesthetic and medical skin care.
A look at the environmental role...
05/30/2017
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/29/2017
Ariana Papier; Christine Ahn, MD
This case describes a woman with thick adherent hyperkeratoic plaques covering her body.
This case describes a woman with thick adherent hyperkeratoic plaques covering her body.
This case describes a woman with...
05/29/2017
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/24/2017
Rochelle Nataloni
Gil Yosipovitch, MD, reflects on the strides being made in the world of eczema and atopic dermatitis, his work on itch as a complex disease, and future plans that look at the effect of itch by targeting pathways in the brain.
Gil Yosipovitch, MD, reflects on the strides being made in the world of eczema and atopic dermatitis, his work on itch as a complex disease, and future plans that look at the effect of itch by targeting pathways in the brain.
Gil Yosipovitch, MD, reflects on...
05/24/2017
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/22/2017
Lisa B. Samalonis
New funding will allow researchers to expand the scope of their work in skin cancer.  
New funding will allow researchers to expand the scope of their work in skin cancer.  
New funding will allow...
05/22/2017
The Dermatologist
05/21/2017
Joe Dysart
Dermatologists can use video marketing for a range of business communications.
Dermatologists can use video marketing for a range of business communications.
Dermatologists can use video...
05/21/2017
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
05/16/2017
Jennifer K. Chen, MD; Mark D.P. Davis, MD; Michael Zumwalt, MD
Hand dermatitis is a common dermatologic disorder that affects a significant number of people across a wide age range.
Hand dermatitis is a common dermatologic disorder that affects a significant number of people across a wide age range.
Hand dermatitis is a common...
05/16/2017
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
05/16/2017
Joshua E. Lane, MD, MBA; Tanda N. Lane, MD; Olivia Kamensky, BSA
A 35-year-old otherwise healthy man was referred for evaluation of a sudden, pruritic, erythematous patch covering a well-demarcated area of the upper back and shoulders.
A 35-year-old otherwise healthy man was referred for evaluation of a sudden, pruritic, erythematous patch covering a well-demarcated area of the upper back and shoulders.
A 35-year-old otherwise healthy...
05/16/2017
The Dermatologist
Board Review
05/16/2017
Jo-David Fine, MD, MPH, FRCP; Ron J. Feldman, MD, PhD
The contents of these questions are taken from the Galderma Pre-Board Webinar.
The contents of these questions are taken from the Galderma Pre-Board Webinar.
The contents of these questions...
05/16/2017
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
05/16/2017
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc, is Head of the Dermatology Consultation Service at the National Institutes of Health.
Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc, is Head of the Dermatology Consultation Service at the National Institutes of Health.
Edward W. Cowen, MD, MHSc, is...
05/16/2017
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
05/16/2017
Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
Humans are swayed more by a single anecdote than by a pile of data.
Humans are swayed more by a single anecdote than by a pile of data.
Humans are swayed more by a...
05/16/2017
The Dermatologist
05/10/2017
A recent study found significant variations in average compensation among physicians, across 48 specialties, major cities, and gender.
A recent study found significant variations in average compensation among physicians, across 48 specialties, major cities, and gender.
A recent study found significant...
05/10/2017
The Dermatologist
05/08/2017
Fifty years after the first 3 physician assistants (PAs) graduated from Duke University, certified PAs are key providers in the health care delivery system and practicing medicine and surgery in every state, specialty, and clinical setting.
Fifty years after the first 3 physician assistants (PAs) graduated from Duke University, certified PAs are key providers in the health care delivery system and practicing medicine and surgery in every state, specialty, and clinical setting.
Fifty years after the first 3...
05/08/2017
The Dermatologist
News
05/04/2017
The FDA has accepted for review the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for tofacitinib citrate (Xeljanz, Pfizer) 5mg twice daily (BID) for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
The FDA has accepted for review the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for tofacitinib citrate (Xeljanz, Pfizer) 5mg twice daily (BID) for the treatment of adult patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA).
The FDA has accepted for review...
05/04/2017
The Dermatologist
News
05/03/2017
This April advocates around the globe launched the first Contact Dermatitis Awareness Month.
This April advocates around the globe launched the first Contact Dermatitis Awareness Month.
This April advocates around the...
05/03/2017
The Dermatologist
FDA Alerts
04/24/2017
The infliximab biosimilar product infliximab-abda (Renflexis, Samsung Bioepis) has been approved for numerous indications, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis (in combination with methotrexate), ankylosing...
The infliximab biosimilar product infliximab-abda (Renflexis, Samsung Bioepis) has been approved for numerous indications, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis (in combination with methotrexate), ankylosing...
The infliximab biosimilar...
04/24/2017
The Dermatologist
News
04/20/2017
Women who consume an increased amount of alcohol are at a higher risk of developing rosacea, according to a recent study.
Women who consume an increased amount of alcohol are at a higher risk of developing rosacea, according to a recent study.
Women who consume an increased...
04/20/2017
The Dermatologist
04/13/2017
Recent research suggests that physicians split their time evenly between seeing patients and desktop medicine each day.
Recent research suggests that physicians split their time evenly between seeing patients and desktop medicine each day.
Recent research suggests that...
04/13/2017
The Dermatologist