Volume 16 - Issue 1 - January 2008
Cosmetic Clinic
09/04/2008
As if the prospect of an election year isn’t numbing enough, once the campaign season kicks into high gear, the droning speeches and endless commercials will put many of us under as surely as general anesthesia.
However, campaign...
As if the prospect of an election year isn’t numbing enough, once the campaign season kicks into high gear, the droning speeches and endless commercials will put many of us under as surely as general anesthesia.
However, campaign...
As if the prospect of an...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Spotlight
09/04/2008
Dr. Fisher is Professor Emeritus of Dermatology at the University of Toronto Medical School. He graduated from the University of Geneva Medical School in Switzerland in 1954. He served in the Israel Defense Forces as a naval officer and...
Dr. Fisher is Professor Emeritus of Dermatology at the University of Toronto Medical School. He graduated from the University of Geneva Medical School in Switzerland in 1954. He served in the Israel Defense Forces as a naval officer and...
Dr. Fisher is Professor...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Derm Dx
09/04/2008
A healthy 33-year-old man with a long history of fingernail changes was referred by his primary care physician to the nail clinic for a cosmetic consultation and, if indicated, a nail biopsy.
A healthy 33-year-old man with a long history of fingernail changes was referred by his primary care physician to the nail clinic for a cosmetic consultation and, if indicated, a nail biopsy.
A healthy 33-year-old man with a...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
When You Can Charge and HowMany dermatologists have questions about when a practice can bill for wound care checks, dressing changes and suture removal. These questions become even more complex when practices “inherit” senior citizens who...
When You Can Charge and HowMany dermatologists have questions about when a practice can bill for wound care checks, dressing changes and suture removal. These questions become even more complex when practices “inherit” senior citizens who...
When You Can Charge and HowMany...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Heavy Psoriasis Patients Benefit Especially from Weight-Based Treatments
In a poster introduced at the summer American Academy of Dermatology meeting, Mark Lebwohl, M.D., presented findings from four randomized, Phase III,...
Heavy Psoriasis Patients Benefit Especially from Weight-Based Treatments
In a poster introduced at the summer American Academy of Dermatology meeting, Mark Lebwohl, M.D., presented findings from four randomized, Phase III,...
Heavy Psoriasis...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Acne & Rosacea Review
09/04/2008
There’s no doubt about it: Acne can affect a patient’s emotional state and quality of life. In fact, the effects of moderate to severe acne on quality of life have been shown to be on par with those of asthma, diabetes mellitus and...
There’s no doubt about it: Acne can affect a patient’s emotional state and quality of life. In fact, the effects of moderate to severe acne on quality of life have been shown to be on par with those of asthma, diabetes mellitus and...
There’s no doubt about it:...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
Chief Medical Editor Message
09/04/2008
Whenever I speak with readers to gather feedback about what topics you want to read more of, I usually hear a resounding cry for more articles on coding. While it may not seem like the “sexiest” topic, correct coding is essential to...
Whenever I speak with readers to gather feedback about what topics you want to read more of, I usually hear a resounding cry for more articles on coding. While it may not seem like the “sexiest” topic, correct coding is essential to...
Whenever I speak with...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
A variety of laser, pulsed light and radiofrequency devices have been documented to improve acne vulgaris.1,2,3 Acne vulgaris is a multidimensional, not static, condition, and it is becoming increasingly evident that devices are...
A variety of laser, pulsed light and radiofrequency devices have been documented to improve acne vulgaris.1,2,3 Acne vulgaris is a multidimensional, not static, condition, and it is becoming increasingly evident that devices are...
A variety of laser,...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
This article is the first in a three-part series on medical practice excellence in the 21st century. This first article explains the five components of managing a balanced practice. It also provides suggestions for organization and...
This article is the first in a three-part series on medical practice excellence in the 21st century. This first article explains the five components of managing a balanced practice. It also provides suggestions for organization and...
This article is the...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
09/04/2008
Patient: A 21-year-old Caucasian woman presenting for Mohs surgery and subsequent repair for biopsy-proven morpheaform basal cell carcinoma on nasal ala.
Treatment Issues: Using a modified bilobed flap with cartilage strut for repair of a...
Patient: A 21-year-old Caucasian woman presenting for Mohs surgery and subsequent repair for biopsy-proven morpheaform basal cell carcinoma on nasal ala.
Treatment Issues: Using a modified bilobed flap with cartilage strut for repair of a...
Patient: A 21-year-old Caucasian...
09/04/2008
The Dermatologist
