Chlorhexidine – Friday Pop Quiz 4/19
chlorhexidine Regarding the use of chlorhexidine, which of the following is true? A. Chlorhexidine rinses (0.12%) aid in prevention of drug-associated gingival enlargement. B. Chlorhexidine when applied to the eyes will reduce keratitis." to "B. Chlorhexidine, when applied to the eyes, will reduce keratitis. C. Chlorhexidine reduces risk of deafness when applied to the ear canal prior to surgery. D. C …
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Patient Buzz Series: Blood Creams to Drinkable Retinol
drinkable retinolDo your patients’ questions ever leave you at a loss for words? Is a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) moisturizer worth the cost? Can stone tools lift and sculpt the face? Does “drinkable retinol” improve aging skin? Be ready for your patients’ odd-ball questions by checking out this listing of recent articles in the consumer press. Allure: Dermatologists’ best skin care tips …
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A Practical Approach to Atypical Nevi
atypical neviDespite being one of the more common reasons for consulting a dermatologist, the diagnosis and management of atypical nevi remain nuanced and can often be challenging. I had the opportunity to learn from Dr. Jean Bolognia on her approach to atypical nevi, and walked away with many pearls to share. 1. Identify the patient’s signature nevus and come up with a plan. Sometimes it can be overwhelmi …
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Hydrogen Peroxide – Friday Pop Quiz 4/12
Hydrogen-Peroxide Hydrogen peroxide is often chosen for treatment of which of the following? A) Cleaning a chronic wound on the lower extremity B) Treatment of a chronic venous ulcer C) Post-operative follow-up of a full thickness skin graft with a bolster D) Cutaneous fungal infections E) Acne vulgaris To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.   Brought to you by our …
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