Derm Topics

Pathophysiology and Management of Rosacea: Pearls from the Expert
rosaceaIf you’re a coffee drinker, you may be relieved to know that there was an inverse association between caffeine intake and risk of rosacea in a recent study.  That was a huge relief for me for sure! Unfortunately, we can’t prescribe caffeine for rosacea and call it a day. So, what works? High-yield pearls on the pathophysiology and management of rosacea are shared by Dr. Adam Friedman � …
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Claim Denials and Appeal Procedures
medical billingRecently, it was brought to my attention that some in the medical billing field refer to denials as either a hard or soft denial. I stubbornly insisted that denials are denials and need to be worked. Upon researching, soft denials are those that can still be fought or appealed while a hard denial is the end of the line, there is nowhere to go, and the claim will not be paid. How to Avoid Claim De …
medical billing
Medical Updates in Skin of Color
hyperpigmentationDuring the 16th Annual ODAC Dermatology, Aesthetics and Surgical Conference, I had the pleasure of taking part in the Resident Career Development Mentorship Program (a program supported by an educational grant from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.). and was paired with Dr. Andrew Alexis, Chair of Dermatology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai West in New York City. Dr. Alexi …
hyperpigmentation
Patient Buzz: Horse Medicine for Rosacea? The Expert Weighs In
rosaceaSome rosacea sufferers are using a $4 horse medicine in place of prescription SOOLANTRA® (ivermectin) Cream, 1%, according to this INSIDER article. The veterinary application of ivermectin is available at veterinary supply stores and online – no prescription needed. Buyers say the price of Soolantra and the requirements to obtain the drug via step therapy are motivators for using the horse medi …
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The Appropriate Management of Actinic Keratoses and Squamous Cell Carcinoma
actinic keratosesIn a 20-minute lecture presented at the 16th Annual ODAC conference, Dr. Patel reviewed the appropriate management of actinic keratoses and squamous cell carcinoma. Grabbing the attention of the audience early on, Dr. Patel quoted the staggering statistics for squamous cell carcinoma – calling the growing epidemic “a public health crisis.”  He challenged dermatologists to lead the charge in …
actinic keratoses