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Comparison of Dermatologist Ratings on Health Care–Specific and General Consumer Websites
- Author:
- Bukhtawar Waqas, BA
- Victoria Cooley, MS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Dermatologists can use health care–specific sites to understand patient sentiment and learn how to improve patient experiences.
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Are There Mobile Applications Related to Nail Disorders?
- Author:
- Stephanie Ishack, PhD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
The role of mobile applications (apps) for patient education is expanding, with little inquiry evaluating the quantity and quality of nail...
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Onychomycosis: New Developments in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Antifungal Medication Safety
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Onychomycosis is the most prevalent nail condition worldwide and has a significant impact on quality of life. Therefore, it is...
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Perception of Executive Order on Medicare Pay for Advanced Practice Providers: A Study of Comments From Medical Professionals
- Author:
- Claire R. Stewart, BA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
On October 3, 2019, President Donald Trump issued the Executive Order on Protecting and Improving Medicare for Our Nation’s Seniors, in which he...
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Prescribing Patterns of Onychomycosis Therapies in the United States
- Author:
- Eric J. Yang, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Dermatologists should consider efficacy and cost of onychomycosis therapies, as inappropriate treatment selection results in longer treatment...
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Use of 3D Technology to Support Dermatologists Returning to Practice Amid COVID-19
- Author:
- Stephanie Ishack, PhD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
3-Dimensional imaging and printing technologies can be harnessed to create face coverings and face shields for the dermatology outpatient setting...
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Approximation of Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer Volume Using a Toothpaste Cap
- Author:
- Mohit Kumar Gupta, BBA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Physicians and the general public may be underusing alcohol-based hand sanitizers based on the false perception that they are damaging to the skin...
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Assessment of Nail Content in the American Academy of Dermatology Patient Education Website
- Author:
- Esther M. Zusstone, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Nail signs and symptoms may represent a serious underlying condition, and nail content is underrepresented on the American Academy of Dermatology...
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New Insights Into the Dermatology Residency Application Process Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Author:
- Claire R. Stewart, BA
- Karen A. Chernoff, MD
- Horatio F. Wildman, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
We propose that the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic should serve as a call to action for dermatology to update and promote a more equitable,...
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Brilliant Green Staining of the Fingernails
- Author:
- Khatiya Chelidze, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Dermatologists should be aware of brilliant green, as well as its indications, common uses, and adverse effects, and should be able to...
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Utilization of a Stress Ball to Diminish Anxiety During Nail Surgery
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Anxiety is commonly encountered by patients undergoing nail surgery. Squeezing a stress ball with the free hand does not interfere with the...
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Hand Hygiene in Preventing COVID-19 Transmission
- Author:
- Mohit Kumar Gupta, BBA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Although perceived as more irritating, alcohol-based sanitizers are less likely to cause irritant contact dermatitis of the hands than handwashing...
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Analysis of Education on Nail Conditions at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meetings
- Author:
- Lilly Gu, BS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Diagnosis and treatment of nail conditions are necessary competencies for board-certified dermatologists, but appropriate education often is...
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Evaluating the Impact and Educational Value of YouTube Videos on Nail Biopsy Procedures
- Author:
- Stephanie Ishack, PhD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
A nail biopsy is sometimes necessary for histologic confirmation of a clinical diagnosis. YouTube has become a potential educational platform for...
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Concurrent Beau Lines, Onychomadesis, and Retronychia Following Scurvy
- Author:
- Dayoung Ko, BS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Beau lines, onychomadesis, and retronychia are nail conditions with distinct clinical findings. These 3 disorders may share a common...