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Nailing the Nail Biopsy: Surgical Instruments and Their Function in Nail Biopsy Procedures
- Author:
- Rachel C. Hill, BS
- Apostolos Katsiaunis, BS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Nail surgeries, including nail biopsies (NBs), are performed relatively infrequently—perhaps due to dermatologists’ unfamiliarity...
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Melasma Risk Factors: A Matched Cohort Study Using Data From the All of Us Research Program
- Author:
- Rachel C. Hill, BS
- Onajia Stubblefield, MS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
To the Editor:
Melasma (also known as chloasma) is characterized by symmetric hyperpigmented patches affecting sun-exposed areas. Women...
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Optimizing Patient Care With Teledermatology: Improving Access, Efficiency, and Satisfaction
- Author:
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Incorporation of telemedicine into dermatologic practice can improve patient access, reduce costs, and offer dermatologists flexibility and...
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Tackling Inflammatory and Infectious Nail Disorders in Children
- Author:
- Eden N. Axler, BS
- Jane S. Bellet, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Nail disorders are common in the pediatric population and affect quality of life. We review inflammatory conditions (ie, nail psoriasis, nail...
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Enhancing Cosmetic and Functional Improvement of Recalcitrant Nail Lichen Planus With Resin Nail
- Author:
- Kaya L. Curtis, BA
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
We describe application of a resin nail for recalcitrant lichen planus of the fingernail for improved cosmesis and functionality.
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A Cross-sectional Analysis of Regional Trends in Medicare Reimbursement for Phototherapy Services From 2010 to 2023
- Author:
- Michael J. Diaz, BS
- Jasmine T. Tran, BS
- Alice Beneke, BS
- Brandon V. Tran, BS
- Kevin T. Root, BS
- Mahtab Forouzandeh, MD, MPH
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
In this study we aimed to illustrate the most recent regional payment trends in phototherapy procedures for Medicare B patients.
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Impact of Ketogenic and Low-Glycemic Diets on Inflammatory Skin Conditions
- Author:
- Katie Roster, MS
- Lillian Xie, BS
- Terry Nguyen, MS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
This article provides an overview of the current evidence on the effects of ketogenic and low-glycemic diets on inflammatory skin conditions...
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Analysis of Nail Excision Practice Patterns in the Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Database 2012-2017
- Author:
- Rachel C. Hill, BS
- Yu Wang, MD
- Tracey Vlahovic, DPM
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
The objective of this study was to analyze trends in nail excision practice patterns among medical providers in the United States.
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Knead a Hand? Use of a Portable Massager to Reduce Patient Pain and Anxiety During Nail Surgery
- Author:
- Jade Conway, BA
- Samantha Jo Albucker, BA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Using a portable massager on the ipsilateral limb during nail injection can reduce pain and decrease patient anxiety.
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Minimally Invasive Nail Surgery: Techniques to Improve the Patient Experience
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
A minimally invasive nail surgery technique is essential to alleviating dermatologist and patient apprehension, which may lead to greater adoption...
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Top 50 Authors in Dermatology by Publication Rate (2017-2022)
- Author:
- Samantha Jo Albucker, BA
- Jade Conway, BA
- Jonathan K. Hwang, BS
- Kelita Waterton, BS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Higher proportions of female dermatology trainees as well as efforts to increase mentorship and research support for female dermatologists may...
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Dermatology Author Gender Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Author:
- Jose W. Ricardo, MD
- Kaya Curtis, BA
- April Lee, BS
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
The academic productivity of female dermatologists as last authors in dermatology clinical journals has potentially been impacted by the COVID-19...
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Cross-sectional Analysis of Matched Dermatology Residency Applicants Without US Home Programs
- Author:
- Christopher Yeh, MD
- Amar D. Desai, MPH
- Rohan Shah, BA
- Oyinkansola Adedipe, MD
- Simran Ohri, BA
- Cindy Wassef, MD
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
our current objective was to compare profiles of matched dermatology applicants without home programs vs those with home programs.
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Polyurethane Tubing to Minimize Pain During Nail Injections
- Author:
- Debra K. Lee, BSA
- Julianne M. Falotico, BA
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Clenching a length of polyurethane tubing with the teeth during nail injections is a safe and cost-effective strategy that may decrease anxiety...
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A “Solution” for Patients Unable to Swallow a Pill: Crushed Terbinafine Mixed With Syrup
- Author:
- Rhiannon C. Miller, BA
- Fludiona Naka, MD, MPH
- Shari R. Lipner, MD, PhD
Because oral terbinafine is now formulated only as a tablet, there is a barrier to treatment of superficial fungal infections in patients who are...