Volume 22 - Issue 6 - June 2014
Research in Review
07/01/2014
Some dermatology clinics sell sun protective clothing to their in-office patients. But is this the right move for your clinic?
Some dermatology clinics sell sun protective clothing to their in-office patients. But is this the right move for your clinic?
Some dermatology clinics sell...
07/01/2014
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News
06/26/2014
Results from a small study showed that a topical gel, called TDT 068, improved non-transient erythema in patients with erythematotelangiectatic (subtype 1) rosacea.
In the randomized trial of nearly 60 patients, German dermatologists compared...
Results from a small study showed that a topical gel, called TDT 068, improved non-transient erythema in patients with erythematotelangiectatic (subtype 1) rosacea.
In the randomized trial of nearly 60 patients, German dermatologists compared...
Results from a small study...
06/26/2014
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News
06/26/2014
Norwegian researchers examined the social anxiety symptoms of teenagers and found that acne was one of the top contributors.
A total of 8,388 adolescents age 13 to 18 participated in the study by completing self-report questionnaires that...
Norwegian researchers examined the social anxiety symptoms of teenagers and found that acne was one of the top contributors.
A total of 8,388 adolescents age 13 to 18 participated in the study by completing self-report questionnaires that...
Norwegian researchers examined...
06/26/2014
The Dermatologist
News
06/26/2014
Findings from a new study demonstrated that fractional radiofrequency microneedling, a technique used in various dermatologic conditions, is a safe and effective approach for treating acne vulgaris.
Dermatologists from Kosin University...
Findings from a new study demonstrated that fractional radiofrequency microneedling, a technique used in various dermatologic conditions, is a safe and effective approach for treating acne vulgaris.
Dermatologists from Kosin University...
Findings from a new study...
06/26/2014
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Derm Dx
06/25/2014
Figure 1. Gross image of patient’s right buttock demonstrating single atrophic depression.A 45-year-old female presented to the clinic with a slightly tender area on the right buttock for the past 4 months. The patient’s medical history was...
Figure 1. Gross image of patient’s right buttock demonstrating single atrophic depression.A 45-year-old female presented to the clinic with a slightly tender area on the right buttock for the past 4 months. The patient’s medical history was...
Figure 1. Gross image of...
06/25/2014
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Research in Review
06/25/2014
While talking to patients about sunscreen and other sun protective options is always important, spring and summer are crucial times for reminders. With an array of products available, patients are often confused about their options when it...
While talking to patients about sunscreen and other sun protective options is always important, spring and summer are crucial times for reminders. With an array of products available, patients are often confused about their options when it...
While talking to patients about...
06/25/2014
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News
06/25/2014
The use of branded acne medications increased in dermatology offices that accepted free drug samples, concluded a study recently published in JAMA Dermatology. The study also found that free samples of acne drugs led to a 2-fold increase in...
The use of branded acne medications increased in dermatology offices that accepted free drug samples, concluded a study recently published in JAMA Dermatology. The study also found that free samples of acne drugs led to a 2-fold increase in...
The use of branded acne...
06/25/2014
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The Dermatopathologist
06/25/2014
Case 1.
The patient presented with an ulcerative plaque of the lower extremity, which was biopsied. Based on the following images, the best diagnosis is:
Case 1.
The patient presented with an ulcerative plaque of the lower extremity, which was biopsied. Based on the following images, the best diagnosis is:
Case 1.
The patient presented...
06/25/2014
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06/24/2014
The regulatory agency issues a final order reclassifying sun lamp products as Class II devices. The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) commended the FDA’s action to finalized stricter regulations of indoor tanning devices,...
The regulatory agency issues a final order reclassifying sun lamp products as Class II devices. The American Academy of Dermatology Association (AADA) commended the FDA’s action to finalized stricter regulations of indoor tanning devices,...
The regulatory agency issues a...
06/24/2014
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Research in Review
06/23/2014
Clinical diagnosis of melanoma and other skin cancers is performed primarily by the naked eye. Because even the most sophisticated eye is fallible, there is a chance that skin cancer might be visually diagnosed as benign, while conversely a...
Clinical diagnosis of melanoma and other skin cancers is performed primarily by the naked eye. Because even the most sophisticated eye is fallible, there is a chance that skin cancer might be visually diagnosed as benign, while conversely a...
Clinical diagnosis of melanoma...
06/23/2014
The Dermatologist
Research in Review
06/23/2014
Sun protection is essential to all. However, it is especially crucial to those with special considerations such as people who work, exercise or spend a significant amount of time in the outdoors; previous skin cancer or organ transplant...
Sun protection is essential to all. However, it is especially crucial to those with special considerations such as people who work, exercise or spend a significant amount of time in the outdoors; previous skin cancer or organ transplant...
Sun protection is essential to...
06/23/2014
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Research in Review
06/23/2014
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) affects over 14.5 million Americans each year, notably defining itself as an important widespread disease.
Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) affects over 14.5 million Americans each year, notably defining itself as an important widespread disease.
Allergic contact dermatitis...
06/23/2014
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Spotlight
06/23/2014
Dr. Craig Burkhart is an academic pediatric dermatologist at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He lives with his wife, Jena, who is a pharmacist specializing in clinical geriatric pharmacy, and their dog, Thomas. Jena and...
Dr. Craig Burkhart is an academic pediatric dermatologist at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He lives with his wife, Jena, who is a pharmacist specializing in clinical geriatric pharmacy, and their dog, Thomas. Jena and...
Dr. Craig Burkhart is an...
06/23/2014
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Voices
06/23/2014
The collaboration of advocacy groups, physician–scientists and patients is crucial in advancing treatments and finding a cure for ichthyosis.
The collaboration of advocacy groups, physician–scientists and patients is crucial in advancing treatments and finding a cure for ichthyosis.
The collaboration of advocacy...
06/23/2014
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Board Review
06/23/2014
1. Which of the following is true regarding this disease?
a) Carditis is a common manifestation in the third stage
b) Acute meningitis is common in the first stage
c) Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans begins with bluish-red, edematous...
1. Which of the following is true regarding this disease?
a) Carditis is a common manifestation in the third stage
b) Acute meningitis is common in the first stage
c) Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans begins with bluish-red, edematous...
1. Which of the following is...
06/23/2014
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News
06/20/2014
The risk of developing melanoma was more closely related to sun exposure in early life than in adulthood in young Caucasian women, according to a long-term study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
The risk of developing melanoma was more closely related to sun exposure in early life than in adulthood in young Caucasian women, according to a long-term study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.
The risk of developing melanoma...
06/20/2014
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Chief Medical Editor Message
06/20/2014
I love watching TV shows about space aliens. There’s something about the subject of space aliens that is very entertaining, and the settings are often fertile for discussions of morality. Of course I know that space aliens don’t exist,...
I love watching TV shows about space aliens. There’s something about the subject of space aliens that is very entertaining, and the settings are often fertile for discussions of morality. Of course I know that space aliens don’t exist,...
I love watching TV shows about...
06/20/2014
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