Topical Treatment of Acne: Pearls from the Expert
You are at the end of a busy afternoon clinic, with only a single patient standing between you and freedom to go visit a good friend and watch the Stanley Cup playoffs, of course after completing a metric ton of electronic charting. The chart in the door (or more likely on the EMR tablet) says “CHIEF COMPLAINT: ACNE”. Do you smile or groan? Acne vulgaris, or “common” acne, is itself among …
You are at the end of a busy afternoon clinic, with only a single patient standing between you and freedom to go visit a good friend and watch the Stanley Cup playoffs, of course after completing a metric ton of electronic charting. The chart in the door (or more likely on the EMR tablet) says “CHIEF COMPLAINT: ACNE”. Do you smile or groan? Acne vulgaris, or “common” acne, is itself among … Continue reading "Topical Treatment of Acne: Pearls from the Expert"
With the advent of biologics, patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis have experienced increased control of disease and improved quality of life. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitors are some of the earliest biologics prescribed for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and, more recently, hidradenitis suppurativa. In this month’s installment of Therapeutic Cheat Sheets, we discuss TNF inhi … 
This patient presents for Mohs surgery. What is the deepest layer that you can undermine in this area?
A. Epidermis
B. Dermis
C. Subcutaneous fat
D. Superficial muscular aponeurotic system (SMAS)
E. Muscle
To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here.
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Is beauty really in the phi of the beholder? Are the faces that conform to the phi mask, that perfectly display the golden ratio of 1.618, really the most beautiful faces among us? Should we be seeking to help our patients approach a mathematical definition of beauty, or should we be seeking to preserve, enhance, and celebrate that which is unique and distinctive in their features, and forget the … 
This month’s Patient Buzz features sun protection questions. Is ‘Tantouring’ safe? Is sunscreen needed indoors? What’s the optimal SPF?
Prepare for your patients’ questions by reviewing this list of dermatology news in the consumer press:
Allure: How to treat burns
Allure: Mochi skin routine
Allure: Vibrator facial massage
Allure/MSN Lifestyle: Witch hazel for acne …