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Cicatricial Alopecias: Practical Pearls for Challenging Diagnoses
cicatricial alopeciasAt ODAC 2023, we had the opportunity to learn about cicatricial alopecias from renowned dermatologist and hair expert Dr. Amy McMichael, Professor of Dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. First, we considered a framework to check for cicatricial alopecias. This is particularly important because if we can identify cicatricial alopecia, we can make sure we are treating the rig …
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How to Start and Maintain an Aesthetic Practice | 10 Tips from the Expert
aesthetic practiceIn today’s environment, the increasing consolidation of medical practices, the cost to finance, and the burden of administrative oversight create a challenge to start and maintain your own dermatology practice. This is particularly true when trying to start an aesthetic practice or medical spa. Here, we will learn from Dr. Eliot Battle, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder of Cultura Der …
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Lesson From Residency Translated
residencyNext Steps in Derm and the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, in partnership with the Dermatology Education Foundation (DEF) and Physicians Resources, interviewed Dr. Adam Friedman, professor and chair of dermatology at GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences, on life lessons from his residency and career. Dr. Friedman provides his tips for remaining calm during the craziest of office visits. …
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Best Practices for Developing Your Social Media Brand
social media brandSocial media has taken dermatology—like much of medicine—to a new level of connectedness with patients and the community. And with it, there are many new strategies to uncover to better understand how to build your brand. Here, we will review some of the lessons shared by Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali during his Skin of Color Update conference workshop on how to build your social media presence. A …
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What to Know Before Signing an Office Lease
Office LeaseSigning your first office lease can be an anxiety provoking experience. “Even though I used an attorney, I was still terrified to sign a lease,” said Aanand Geria, MD, a dermatologist in Rutherford, N.J. “It’s one of the biggest decisions you can make.” Even getting to signing day can take longer than anticipated, according to dermatologist Sheila Farhang, MD, who practices in Oro Val …
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