Derm Topics

Patient Buzz Series: From Horse Medicine for Rosacea to At-Home Microneedling
microneedlingDo your patients’ questions ever leave you at a loss for words? Should horse medicine be used to treat rosacea? How long to wait between applying skin care products? Is at-home microneedling effective? Be prepared for your patients’ questions about skin, hair and nail conditions by checking out this listing of recent articles in the consumer press. Allure: Excessive sweating vs. …
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Employment Contract Negotiations & Private Partnerships in Dermatology – What You Should Know
contract negotiationsIf you are navigating the confusing landscape of contract negotiations or considering partnership in a private practice after years of employment, then take note! Ron Lebow, Senior Counsel in the Health Law practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP, led a fantastic workshop at the 2019 ODAC conference. He covered common concerns when negotiating employment contracts with dermatology practices, as we …
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Facial Anatomy: Pearls from a Master Injector
Facial AnatomyDr. Susan Weinkle, an expert in the field of aesthetic and surgical dermatology, shares important anatomical concepts to consider when using neurotoxins and fillers safely. The face can be split into 3 zones – the upper 1/3rd, the middle 1/3rd and the lower 1/3rd. Knowing the important vessels and nerves in each zone as well as their corresponding depth in the skin is crucial in order to mini …
Facial Anatomy
Best and Brightest: Dermatology Residents Present Research and Case Reports
Some the best and brightest burgeoning dermatology residents from across the country participated in the Advanced Resident Training and Education (ARTE) scholarship program hosted at the 16th Annual ODAC Aesthetic, Surgical and Clinical Dermatology Conference. ARTE scholars presented a total of 20 posters discussing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology topics, including interesting case …
Oral Collagen Supplementation: Hype or Not?
oral collagen“You are what you eat.” Do you believe that this statement applies to your skin?  What does the gut have to do the skin anyway?  Well, more than we previously thought.  Not only are skin and the GI system similar in that they are 24/7 exposed to the outside world and thus have similar protective and regulatory immune mechanisms, but the skin responds to what we eat!  While this has been a …
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