Friday Pop Quiz 1/3
Squamous cell carcinoma Which of the following is TRUE regarding this condition? A. 50% of patients will eventually develop systemic involvement B. C3 deficiency increases susceptibility to this condition C. Biopsy typically shows a thinned basement membrane D. Squamous cell carcinoma is a potential sequela E. UV exposure is helpful in treatment To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, …
Squamous cell carcinoma
JDD January Highlights
Here are the issue highlights for the January 2020 issue of JDD: Treatment Outcomes Registry (CONTOUR) provides insights into the treatment of submental fat in clinical practice. Tretinoin 0.05% lotion provides an alternative solution in Novel Tretinoin 0.05% Lotion for the Once-Daily Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Acne Vulgaris in a Hispanic Population. Efficacy and safety are maintain …
The Decision to Start a Practice – Part 2
starting a new dermatology practiceIn part 2 of this series, Dr. Zalla discusses the following aspects of starting a new dermatology practice: Buying an existing practice or building your own space How long construction should take Working with general contractors and architects Office equipment: buy or lease Recruiting the right people Buying an Existing Practice or Building Your Own Space While the …
starting a new dermatology practice
Picking on Pruritus Podcast Recap
December JDD Podcast on PruritusEach month the JDD Dermatology Podcast discusses a current issue in dermatology and this December Dr. Adam Friedman sat down with Dr. Gideon Smith, assistant professor of dermatology at Harvard Medical school, Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in Dermatology, and Director of the Connective Tissue Diseases Clinic and Fellowship to discuss pruritus in the autoimmune connective tissue world.  Dr. …
December JDD Podcast on Pruritus
The Decision to Start a Practice – Part 1
new dermatology practiceThe dermatology resident finishing his or her training faces many choices and opportunities for practice. This article reflects the experience of a dermatologist in private practice for over 40 years, covering the key issues in the decision-making process that culminates in a functional and desirable office space. Although this process applies primarily to those in private practice, the specifics …
new dermatology practice