Derm Topics

Patient Buzz: Is Powdered Sunscreen Effective? – The Expert Weighs In
sunscreen makeupAllure recently published an article on powdered sunscreen, noting the popularity of new products on the market. But is powder an effective sunscreen vehicle? How should you direct your patients? For an expert opinion, I consulted dermatologist Steven Q. Wang, MD, director of dermatology and dermatologic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, N.J. How does powd …
sunscreen makeup
Differential Diagnosis – Friday Pop Quiz 5/17
differential diagnosis Which of the following should NOT be included on the differential diagnosis of this patient? A. Photoallergic contact dermatitis. B. Airborne contact dermatitis. C. Chronic actinic dermatitis. D. Drug photosensitivity. E. Solar urticaria. To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Brought to you by our Brand Partner …
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Perioral Combination Therapy – Pearls from the Expert
Before & After ResurfacingAt the 16th Annual ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics and Surgical Conference held January 18th-21st, 2019 in Orlando, FL, longtime meeting Vice Chair Dr. Joel L. Cohen from Denver Colorado, spoke on perioral combination therapy. His presentation outlined his approach to perioral rejuvenation with one main theme – combination treatment, combination treatment, combination treatment. Simply put, combina …
Before & After Resurfacing
JDD May Issue Highlights and Editor Picks
JDD May IssueBelow are the issue highlights and editor picks for the May issue of JDD! Native American populations live in areas with great UV-index burden and efforts are needed to encourage education and dermatologic services in Skin Cancer Epidemiology and Sun Protection Behaviors Among Native Americans.   Authors aim to examine the genetic profile for those at higher risk for developing skin cancer N …
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Modifiers- What Stories Do They Tell?
CPT code modifiersMost think the full patient story is in the medical records. This is partially true, but a large part of the patient treatment story is told by the CPT codes billed and the modifiers added to those CPT codes. There are hundreds of modifiers to choose from and choose wisely because the modifiers added to a code could result in a denied or unpaid claim. Modifiers May Be Used To: Identify a rel …
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