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Volume 24 - Issue 12 - December 2016

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Winter Clinical Dermatology Shines In Hawaii
01/17/2017
The Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference brings dermatologists together to interact, learn, and network in the picturesque setting of Hawaii’s Big Island.
The Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference brings dermatologists together to interact, learn, and network in the picturesque setting of Hawaii’s Big Island.
The Winter Clinical Dermatology...
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Facial Port-Wine Stains Negatively Impact QoL
01/16/2017
Facial port-wine stains has a significant negative impact on quality of life in patients.
Facial port-wine stains has a significant negative impact on quality of life in patients.
Facial port-wine stains has a...
01/16/2017
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News
What Factors Contribute to Depression and Chronic Pain in Patients with HS?
01/14/2017
Study results from a single center retrospective review suggests that the extent of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disease—rather than severity—plays a role in reducing the quality of life in patients with HS.
Study results from a single center retrospective review suggests that the extent of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) disease—rather than severity—plays a role in reducing the quality of life in patients with HS.
Study results from a single...
01/14/2017
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Research in Review
What Is Causing The Rash On This Woman's Inner Elbow?
01/13/2017
David L. Kaplan, MD
This 28-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of a rash that was confined to her right antecubital fossa and that had a burning sensation.
This 28-year-old woman presented with a 2-month history of a rash that was confined to her right antecubital fossa and that had a burning sensation.
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2016: Year In Review
12/30/2016
Melissa Hoffman, MD
It has been an impressive year in the field of dermatology. This annual article highlights some of the advances, discoveries, and recommendations that have made 2016 a great year in dermatology.
It has been an impressive year in the field of dermatology. This annual article highlights some of the advances, discoveries, and recommendations that have made 2016 a great year in dermatology.
It has been an impressive year...
12/30/2016
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SDPA Mentorship Program: Preparing PA Students For Practice
12/29/2016
Genet Finnegan, MHS, PA-C
The SDPA mentorship program is designed to give practicing dermatology PAs the opportunity to share the clinical and professional pearls they have garnered over the years. 
The SDPA mentorship program is designed to give practicing dermatology PAs the opportunity to share the clinical and professional pearls they have garnered over the years. 
The SDPA mentorship program is...
12/29/2016
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Business Insider Series: Trends for 2017
12/28/2016
H.L. Greenberg, MD
Here is a look at the good (new technology) and the bad (more fees) in the coming year.
Here is a look at the good (new technology) and the bad (more fees) in the coming year.
Here is a look at the good (new...
12/28/2016
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2016 Year-End Index
12/21/2016
View The Dermatologist`s year-end index for 2016.
View The Dermatologist`s year-end index for 2016.
View The Dermatologist`s...
12/21/2016
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Research in Review
Eczema Therapies: New Hope for AD Patients
12/20/2016
For many years there were few treatment options available for people with eczema, including for those with a severe and chronic form of eczema, AD.
For many years there were few treatment options available for people with eczema, including for those with a severe and chronic form of eczema, AD.
For many years there were few...
12/20/2016
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Derm Dx
What Caused These Nonresponsive Pruritic, Erythematous, Scaly Patches and Plaques?
12/20/2016
Amor Khachemoune, MD, FAAD, FACMS; Sami K. Saikaly, BS
In this care, a 22-year-old female equestrian with a history of atopic dermatitis presented with mild to moderate pruritic, erythematous patches on her face, upper back, and fingers.
In this care, a 22-year-old female equestrian with a history of atopic dermatitis presented with mild to moderate pruritic, erythematous patches on her face, upper back, and fingers.
In this care, a 22-year-old...
12/20/2016
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The Dermatopathologist
Case: Macular Lymphocytic Arteritis
12/20/2016
Cynthia M. Magro, MD
In this case, a 33-year-old healthy woman developed hundreds of reticulated red and brown nonscaly macules.
In this case, a 33-year-old healthy woman developed hundreds of reticulated red and brown nonscaly macules.
In this case, a 33-year-old...
12/20/2016
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Board Review
The Dermatologist’s Board Review - December 2016
12/20/2016
Ron J. Feldman, MD, PhD; Jo-David Fine, MD, MPH, FRCP
The contents of these questions are taken from the Galderma Pre-Board Webinar.
The contents of these questions are taken from the Galderma Pre-Board Webinar.
The contents of these questions...
12/20/2016
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Spotlight
Spotlight on: Shannon Humphrey, MD, FRCPC, FAAD
12/20/2016
Benjamin Barankin, MD, FRCPC
Shannon Humphrey, MD, FRCPC, FAAD, is an active clinical researcher with a focus on cutting-edge therapeutics in cosmetic dermatology, acne, and rosacea.
Shannon Humphrey, MD, FRCPC, FAAD, is an active clinical researcher with a focus on cutting-edge therapeutics in cosmetic dermatology, acne, and rosacea.
Shannon Humphrey, MD, FRCPC,...
12/20/2016
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News
Leadership Change at the Skin Cancer Foundation
12/20/2016
The Skin Cancer Foundation founder and president Perry Robins, MD, will retire from his position by the end of the year and Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, will become president of the Foundation.
The Skin Cancer Foundation founder and president Perry Robins, MD, will retire from his position by the end of the year and Deborah S. Sarnoff, MD, will become president of the Foundation.
The Skin Cancer Foundation...
12/20/2016
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Chief Medical Editor Message
What Routine Lab Monitoring Is Needed for Biologics?
12/20/2016
Steven R. Feldman, MD, PhD
Over the past 15 years, we have seen remarkable changes in our ability to care for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. We can take people with horrific psoriasis and get them basically clear—without having to wrap them in tar or make...
Over the past 15 years, we have seen remarkable changes in our ability to care for patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. We can take people with horrific psoriasis and get them basically clear—without having to wrap them in tar or make...
Over the past 15 years, we have...
12/20/2016
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