Volume 20 - Issue 5 - May 2012
Spotlight
05/03/2012
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many insightful practitioners and great teachers and mentors. Some are bright stars in our special universe – others unsung heroes. All of these colleagues have much to share from wisdom to humor to...
In dermatology, we are fortunate to have many insightful practitioners and great teachers and mentors. Some are bright stars in our special universe – others unsung heroes. All of these colleagues have much to share from wisdom to humor to...
In dermatology, we are fortunate...
05/03/2012
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Industry Insider
05/03/2012
Dermatology executives discuss their views of the dermatology market to provide insights on trends, challenges and changes in the industry.
Dermatology executives discuss their views of the dermatology market to provide insights on trends, challenges and changes in the industry.
Dermatology executives discuss...
05/03/2012
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Research in Review
05/03/2012
In this section, we highlight ACD and explore top relevant allergens, regional- based dermatitis presentations, topic-based dermatitis presentations and clinical tips and pearls for diagnosis and treatment.
In this section, we highlight ACD and explore top relevant allergens, regional- based dermatitis presentations, topic-based dermatitis presentations and clinical tips and pearls for diagnosis and treatment.
In this section, we highlight...
05/03/2012
The Dermatologist
Clinical Tips
05/03/2012
This month`s Clinical Tips column provides advice for treating irritation fibromas, managing what is posted about you by patients on the Internet and more.
This month`s Clinical Tips column provides advice for treating irritation fibromas, managing what is posted about you by patients on the Internet and more.
This month`s Clinical Tips...
05/03/2012
The Dermatologist
05/03/2012
A review of recent developments in laser and light therapies, including the use of fractional laser treatments and a fractional ablative laser for the improvement of burn scars.
A review of recent developments in laser and light therapies, including the use of fractional laser treatments and a fractional ablative laser for the improvement of burn scars.
A review of recent developments...
05/03/2012
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The Derm Nurse
05/03/2012
There are a number of key factors to remember when counseling patients about proper sunscreen use.
There are a number of key factors to remember when counseling patients about proper sunscreen use.
There are a number of key...
05/03/2012
The Dermatologist
05/03/2012
Performing a “five senses” office evaluation has the potential to significantly increase patient satisfaction and the overall success of your practice, according to a paper on service excellence in dermatology by Marks et al. The authors...
Performing a “five senses” office evaluation has the potential to significantly increase patient satisfaction and the overall success of your practice, according to a paper on service excellence in dermatology by Marks et al. The authors...
Performing a “five senses”...
05/03/2012
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Research in Review
05/03/2012
Current reports estimate that anywhere between 15% and 40% of dermatology patients suffer from comorbid psychological issues that are directly attributed to the skin condition, but there are a number of simple, powerful steps that...
Current reports estimate that anywhere between 15% and 40% of dermatology patients suffer from comorbid psychological issues that are directly attributed to the skin condition, but there are a number of simple, powerful steps that...
Current reports estimate that...
05/03/2012
The Dermatologist
05/03/2012
Idebenone, a bioengineered analog of coenzyme Q10, may be an effective treatment additive for photodamaged skin. Idebenone is a bioengineered analog of coenzyme Q10, the naturally occurring respiratory chain antioxidant. Cell biological...
Idebenone, a bioengineered analog of coenzyme Q10, may be an effective treatment additive for photodamaged skin. Idebenone is a bioengineered analog of coenzyme Q10, the naturally occurring respiratory chain antioxidant. Cell biological...
Idebenone, a bioengineered...
05/03/2012
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Derm Dx
05/03/2012
Patient Presentation
A 46-year-old female presented with painful blisters on her dorsal hands. She reported two previous similar episodes but denied other medical problems aside from perimenopausal symptoms treated with estrogen hormone...
Patient Presentation
A 46-year-old female presented with painful blisters on her dorsal hands. She reported two previous similar episodes but denied other medical problems aside from perimenopausal symptoms treated with estrogen hormone...
Patient Presentation
A...
05/03/2012
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