Original Research

Electronic Collaboration in Dermatology Resident Training Through Social Networking

Author:

Natalie M. Meeks, MD

April L. McGuire, BS

Bryan T. Carroll, MD, PhD

The use of online educational resources and professional social networking sites is increasing. The field of dermatology is currently under-...

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Original Research

Improving Patient Satisfaction in Dermatology: A Prospective Study of an Urban Dermatology Clinic

Author:

Adam V. Sutton, MD, MBA

Charles N. Ellis, MD

Samantha Spragg, MD

Joe Thorpe, BA

Kai-Ya Tsai, MSPH

Sachi Patel, BS

Katharine Ozeki, MD, MS

Ashley B. Crew, MD

Improving Patient Satisfaction in Dermatology: A Prospective Study of an Urban Dermatology Clinic Patient satisfaction has become an important...

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Original Research

Efinaconazole Solution 10% for Treatment of Toenail Onychomycosis in Latino Patients

Author:

Fran E. Cook-Bolden, MD

Tina Lin, PharmD

Onychomycosis is a common progressive fungal infection of the nail bed, matrix, or plate leading to destruction and deformity of the toenails and...

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Commentary

LGBT Access to Health Care: A Dermatologist’s Role in Building a Therapeutic Relationship

Author:

Jacob W. Charny, BS

Carrie L. Kovarik, MD

The last decade has been a period of advancement for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community for legal protections and...

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Cosmetic Dermatology

Microneedling Therapy With and Without Platelet-Rich Plasma

Author:

Peter W. Hashim, MD, MHS

Zachary Levy

Joel L. Cohen, MD

Gary Goldenberg, MD

Microneedling therapy is an increasingly popular treatment of several dermatologic conditions. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may serve as a valuable...

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Practical Pearls

Psoriasis on the Hands and Feet: How Patients Should Care for These Areas

Author:

Jeffrey M. Weinberg, MD

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Product Review

Product News: 04 2017

AktipakCutanea Life Sciences, Inc, launches Aktipak (erythromycin 3% and benzoyl peroxide 5%) Gel, a prescription combination therapy indicated...

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Contact Dermatitis

Allergic Reaction to Vanadium Causes a Diffuse Eczematous Eruption and Titanium Alloy Orthopedic Implant Failure

Author:

Sally Engelhart, BA

Robert J. Segal, MD

Allergic Reaction to Vanadium Causes a Diffuse Eczematous Eruption and Titanium Alloy Orthopedic Implant FailureAllergy as a cause of adverse...

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Case Reports

Eruptive Melanocytic Nevi During Azathioprine Therapy for Antisynthetase Syndrome

Author:

Stephanie A. Steinweg, MD

Christian R. Halvorson, MD

Grace F. Kao, MD

Sridhar Dronavalli, MD

Eruptive melanocytic nevi (EMN) are rare multiple benign melanocytic nevi that develop within a few months. The phenomenon has been associated...

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Photo Challenge

Large Hyperpigmented Plaques on the Trunk of a Newborn

Author:

Olivia L. Schenck, MD

Adam B. Blechman, MD

Jennifer R. Kaley, MD

Kenneth E. Greer, MD

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Photo Challenge

Redness and Painful Ulcerations in the Perineal Area

Author:

Sara M. James, MD

Amy L. Gagnon, MD

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Photo Challenge

Flesh-Colored Nodule With Underlying Sclerotic Plaque

Author:

Amira Elbendary, MBBCh, MSc

Manuel Valdebran, MD

Paul Parker, MD

Dirk M. Elston, MD

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Dermpath Diagnosis

Pruritic Rash on the Buttock

Author:

Brandon Osswald

Robert T. Gilson, MD

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Case Letter

Severe Refractory Atopic Dermatitis With Elevated Serum IgE Treated With Omalizumab

Author:

Stephen A. Switlyk, MD

Andrea L. Taylor, MD

Erich M. Gaertner, MD

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common skin condition with an increasing prevalence, affecting up to 20% of children and 3% of adults...

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Case Letter

Recovery of Hair in the Psoriatic Plaques of a Patient With Coexistent Alopecia Universalis

Author:

Christine Anastasiou, MD

Carolyn Goh, MD

Vanessa Holland, MD

Both alopecia areata (AA) and psoriasis vulgaris are chronic relapsing autoimmune diseases, with AA causing nonscarring hair loss in approximately...

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Case Letter

Serpentine Supravenous Hyperpigmentation Following Cisplatin and Pemetrexed Chemotherapy

Author:

Monica Noori, MD

Lindsey Hunter-Ellul, MD

Brent Kelly, MD

Serpentine supravenous hyperpigmentation (SSH) is a rare phenomenon characterized by linear hyperpigmentation of the skin overlying veins...

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For Residents

Blepharoplasty Markers: Comparison of Ink Drying Time and Ink Spread

Author:

Jenna M. Kim, MD

Michael S. Ehrlich, MD

Marking of the eyelid is a crucial presurgical step in blepharoplasty. A number of markers are available for this purpose with variable ink...

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Residents’ Corner

Expanding Uses of Propranolol in Dermatology

Author:

Kate E. Oberlin, MD

Propranolol as a dermatologic therapeutic tool was first described in 2008. Since then, propranolol has had a pivotal role in the dermatology...

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