Fungus Among Us: Practical Case-Based Pearls for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Dermatophytosis
DermatophytosisDermatophytosis constitutes a big chunk of “bread and butter” in dermatology.  In fact, an average of 4.1 million visits a year were due to dermatophytosis from 1995 to 2004! Nevertheless, these fungi can still stump the most seasoned dermatologist, and misdiagnosis can be surprisingly common. Dr. Adam Friedman, Professor, Interim Chair, and Program Director of Dermatology at George Washingt …
Dermatophytosis
Male vs. Female: The Aesthetic Consultation
Aesthetic DermAesthetic derm experts Dr. Terrence Keaney and Dr. Deirdre Hooper share pearls on addressing the unique needs of male and female cosmetic patients. The Male Aesthetic Consultation Male cosmetic patients should be evaluated differently: both anatomy and behavioral differences set male and female patients apart. [caption id="attachment_5981" align="alignright" width="195"] "11" patter …
Aesthetic Derm
Using Google to Trend Patient Interest in Botulinum Toxin and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
google searchGoogle Search is an important tool for patients researching skin care treatments and looking for dermatologists.  Data from the 3 billion daily Google searches1 can be used to trend epidemiological patterns within populations using Google Trends (https://trends.google.com/trends; Alphabet Inc.), which reports search volume as relative to the total number of queries performed within a specific per …
google search
Patient Buzz: The Truth About Gel Nails – The Expert Weighs In
Gel NailsGel manicures are noted for their longevity, making them especially popular with brides looking for a manicure that will remain chip-free through the honeymoon. The magazine Brides wrote an article recently raising concerns about the safety of gel nails and the UV light used in the drying and curing process. How should you respond if a patient mentions gel nails? For an expert opinion, I c …
Gel Nails
Translational Lecture Series – Twelfth Installment
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Investigating Value in Everyday Dermatology Should we be checking labs on our isotretinoin patients monthly? Will all patients on terbinafine develop hepatic failure? Can we find medications our patients can actually afford and work? Go on a whirlwind tour of traditional clinical approaches which may not be more anecdote than science, highlighting the value …
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