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Transillumination for Improved Diagnosis of Digital Myxoid Cysts
- Author:
- Mohit Kumar Gupta, BBA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Myxoid cysts are among the most common space-occupying lesions involving the nail unit. Transillumination is a valuable techique that may aid...
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Comment on “Intraoperative Electrosurgical Smoke During Outpatient Surgery: A Survey of Dermatologic Surgeon and Staff Preferences”
- Author:
- Corey Georgesen, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
This letter to the editor comments on the topic of dermatologist safety while performing surgical procedures.
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Enlarging Nodule on the Nipple
- Author:
- Caren Waintraub, MD
- Brianne Daniels, DO
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
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Clinical Pearl: Benzethonium Chloride for Habit-Tic Nail Deformity
- Author:
- Solomon Geizhals, BA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Treatment of habit-tic nail deformity is challenging, as it often requires both patient awareness and behavioral changes that may be long-standing...
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Acquired Digital Fibrokeratoma Presenting as a Painless Nodule on the Right Fifth Fingernail
- Author:
- Christopher J. Mancuso, DO
- Cynthia M. Magro, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
This case describes the clinical and histopathological features of acquired digital fibrokeratoma (ADF) and the differential diagnosis and...
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Analysis of Nail-Related Content in the Basic Dermatology Curriculum
- Author:
- Jason J. John, BS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment of nail disorders ideally should be taught as early as medical school and extend into dermatology...
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Clinical Pearl: Kinesiology Tape for Onychocryptosis
- Author:
- Solomon Geizhals, BA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Traditional conservative treatments for onychocryptosis require excellent compliance and therefore are not always successful. A novel technique...
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Optimizing Topical Therapy for Onychomycosis: The Importance of Patient Education
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
- Dayoung Ko, BS
Many patients desire topical therapy for onychomycosis but not every patient is an appropriate candidate. Failure to properly counsel the patient...
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Onychomycosis Diagnosis and Long-term Treatment
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
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Pain-Minimizing Strategies for Nail Surgery
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Nail surgery is an important part of dermatologic training and clinical practice, both for diagnosis and treatment of nail disorders as well as...
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Clinical Pearl: Early Diagnosis of Nail Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
- Matilde Iorizzo, MD, PhD
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is more common in patients with nail psoriasis. Radiograph imaging is a quick, inexpensive, and valuable diagnostic...
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Over-the-counter and Natural Remedies for Onychomycosis: Do They Really Work?
- Author:
- Pierre Halteh
- Richard K. Scher, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail unit that may lead to dystrophy and disfigurement over time. It accounts for up to 50% of all nail...
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Current Concepts in Lip Augmentation
- Author:
- Gabrielle N. Mannino, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Facial rejuvenation, particularly lip augmentation, has gained widespread popularity. An appreciation of perioral anatomy as well as the...
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Evaluation of nail lines: Color and shape hold clues
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
- Richard K. Scher, MD, FACP
Inspection of the fingernails and toenails should be part of a complete physical examination.
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Onychomycosis: Current and Investigational Therapies
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
- Richard K. Scher, MD
Onychomycosis is a fungal infection of the nail plate by dermatophytes, yeasts, and nondermatophyte molds.