Patient Buzz: Is Powdered Sunscreen Effective? – The Expert Weighs In
Allure recently published an article on powdered sunscreen, noting the popularity of new products on the market. But is powder an effective sunscreen vehicle? How should you direct your patients?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Steven Q. Wang, MD, director of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, N.J.
How does powd …
Allure recently published an article on powdered sunscreen, noting the popularity of new products on the market. But is powder an effective sunscreen vehicle? How should you direct your patients?
For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Steven Q. Wang, MD, director of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, N.J.
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Which of the following should NOT be included on the differential diagnosis of this patient?
A. Photoallergic contact dermatitis.
B. Airborne contact dermatitis.
C. Chronic actinic dermatitis.
D. Drug photosensitivity.
E. Solar urticaria.
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Below are the issue highlights and editor picks for the May issue of JDD!
Native American populations live in areas with great UV-index burden and efforts are needed to encourage education and dermatologic services in Skin Cancer Epidemiology and Sun Protection Behaviors Among Native Americans.
Authors aim to examine the genetic profile for those at higher risk for developing skin cancer N … 
Most think the full patient story is in the medical records. This is partially true, but a large part of the patient treatment story is told by the CPT codes billed and the modifiers added to those CPT codes. There are hundreds of modifiers to choose from and choose wisely because the modifiers added to a code could result in a denied or unpaid claim.
Modifiers May Be Used To:
Identify a rel … 
Which member of the tetracycline family is most likely to have caused this photomediated reaction?
A. Demeclocycline
B. Doxycycline
C. Minocycline
D. Oxytetracycline
E. Tetracycline
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