Overcoming Barriers to Dermatological Treatment
dermatological treatmentSkin conditions affect tens of millions of people across the United States with symptoms that range from purely cosmetic to downright painful—and in some cases lethal. In addition, skin conditions can signal deeper problems. For example, patients with psoriasis are at a higher risk because of associated comorbidities such as chronic pulmonary disease, diabetes, renal disease, and rheumatic disea …
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Acne, Psoriasis, Winter Beauty and More: December Patient Buzz Series
Winter beautyAcne, Psoriasis, Winter Beauty - and More!  Be prepared for what your patients may ask! Do you ever field odd-ball patient questions and wonder where the information they presented came from? The new “Patent Buzz” series addresses recent dermatology news from the consumer press and provides background on the conditions and treatments your patients may ask about at their next office visit. …
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Q & A Recap with Dr. Jeremy Brauer
emerging therapiesOur Next Steps readers had the opportunity to ask Dr. Jeremy Brauer questions on new technologies, emerging therapies, and the art of communicating complex medical procedure to patients. See all his insightful answers below. I’m a recently graduated dermatology resident who just joined a private practice group where the majority of the procedures I perform are cosmetic. What is your advice for …
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Papule Removal – Friday Pop Quiz #37
This week's topic - Papule Removal This patient presents with a papule on the abdomen that he would like you to remove. He states he's always had it and finds it to be unattractive. Which of the following is true? A.) similar finding is present in 20% of the general population. B.) In women there is no change with changing hormones. C.) On histology demonstrate smooth muscle. D.) Has …
Ask a Mentor: On Skincare Retailing, Staff and Patient Education, and the Art of Designing Custom Skincare Regimens
Dr. Leslie BaumannWe are excited to announce our final mentor of 2018: Dr. Leslie Baumann. In this monthly Ask a Mentor segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise. Do you have questions about cosmeceuticals or skincare regimen design?  Would you like to share or discuss any challenges you are exper …
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