Periungal Wart and a Colorectal Surgeon: Tales From the Office
I had a patient who was a 34 y/o male and presented with a periungual wart on his left index finger.
We tried many different modalities to destroy the wart but were unsuccessful. At the time a med school classmate who was a colo-rectal surgeon had started treating warts with a CO2 laser. I asked my pt to go see the colo-rectal surgeon for a consult to see if laser would help. He went for the appo …
I had a patient who was a 34 y/o male and presented with a periungual wart on his left index finger.
We tried many different modalities to destroy the wart but were unsuccessful. At the time a med school classmate who was a colo-rectal surgeon had started treating warts with a CO2 laser. I asked my pt to go see the colo-rectal surgeon for a consult to see if laser would help. He went for the appo … Continue reading "Periungal Wart and a Colorectal Surgeon: Tales From the Office"
Natural Cosmeceutical Ingredients for Hyperpigmentation
JDD peer-reviewed manuscript by Noelani Gonzalez MD and Maritza Perez MD
January 2016 | Volume 15 | Issue 1 | Original Article | 26 | Copyright © 2016
As a young dermatologist, why is this article important?
Natural ingredients are becoming more popular in the world of dermatology. New practitioners will most likely have patients who … 
At the conclusion of medical training, residents know so much about dermatology
But usually not so much about negotiating their first contract. While academic contracts are usually pretty rigid, in private practice you need to be your own self advocate. Hire a contract lawyer (once again, don’t waste time/money for academic contracts). Don’t be afraid to ask the right questions. Being well-pr … 
How can new dermatologists get involved in clinical research?
Becoming involved in clinical research is both exciting and potentially concerning as it all depends on the support team you will have and the set up (both physical and administrative) of your site. The benefits can be good in both financially and intellectually, but the risks are also significant.
When starting a clinical researc … 
I approached dermatology residency like a Las Vegas buffet. Mesmerized by the wide variety, I dove in head first and filled my plate with everything in sight. My mentors were a bit bemused (or perhaps just exasperated) when at various points I seriously considered applying in pediatrics, procedural, and dermatopathology fellowships. Most residents have a diverse array of interests and talents, so …