How to Get the Most out of Teledermatology Visits
TELEDERMATOLOGYNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. George Han  (Vice President of the Dermatologic Society of Greater New York, member of the board of directors of the New York State Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, and member of the Medical Board of the National Psoriasis Foundation), who offers tips on better directing pa …
TELEDERMATOLOGY
Benefits & Pitfalls of Gene Expression Profiling in Treating Cutaneous Malignancies
gene expression profilingNext Steps in Derm, in partnership with ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetic and Surgical Conference, interviewed Dr. Vishal A. Patel (fellowship trained Mohs micrographic surgeon who serves as Director of Cutaneous Oncology at the GW Cancer Center and Director of Dermatologic Surgery at the GW Department of Dermatology) about the pros and cons of gene expression profiling. Watch him describe how this tech …
gene expression profiling
Tips for Contact Dermatitis Patients with Dr. David E. Cohen
contact dermatitisNext Steps in Derm and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, in partnership with the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) and Physicians Resources,  interviewed Dr. David E. Cohen (Charles C. and Dorothea E. Harris Professor of Dermatology, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine) on patch testing for allergic contact dermatitis in atopic dermatitis pati …
contact dermatitis
Patient Buzz: Acne Excoriée | The Expert Weighs In
Acne ExcoriéeAllure recently posted a first-person account of acne excoriée. How can dermatologists best counsel patients who pick their acne lesions, and what tools can help address the urge to pick? For expert advice, I reached out to dermatologist and clinical psychologist Rick Fried, MD, PhD, clinical director of Yardley Dermatology Associates and Yardley Clinical Research Associates in Yardley, Pa. …
Acne Excoriée
Skincare Mondays | Improving Quality of Life for Eczema Patients
eczemaAtopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic skin condition characterized by pruritus, inflammation, and acute flare-ups of eczematous lesions over dry skin.1 The wide range of clinical manifestations, the visible nature of the disease, and the intense itching significantly affects patients’ quality of life.2  Up to 80% of children with AD experience sleep disturbances.3 Sixty-seven percent of children …
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