Commentary
Cosmeceutical Critique
Camellia japonica
A dry oil known as tsubaki oil, derived from C. japonica and rich in oleic acid, polyphenols, as well as vitamins A, C, D, and E, is used...
Commentary
More New Therapeutics for Psoriasis
New treatments for psoriasis constitute an embarrassment of riches compared to any other area of dermatology. Despite the many advances over the...
Commentary
75 years: A look back on the fascinating history of methotrexate and folate antagonists
Dr. David Warmflash recounts how the meandering path of early research into chemotherapy for hematologic malignancies later led to methotrexate’s...
Commentary
Not all white coats are doctors: Why titles are important at the doctor’s office
“Patients need great quality care, and there are many different types of providers that can provide that care as part of the team.”
The Optimized Doctor
The loss of letters
Upon my skinny, adaptable desk the other day sat a white envelope that was hand addressed to me. It was postmarked more than 2 weeks before.
Opinion
How to talk with patients in ways that help them feel heard and understood
How do we make sure that we are doing a good job connecting and communicating with our patients?
Managing Your Practice
Pay an annual visit to your office
When did you last take a good look at your waiting room?
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Buccal fat pad removal
The shrinking or shifting of fat that occurs with aging makes the removal of these fat pads in young women controversial.
Make the Diagnosis
A 50-year-old woman with no significant history presented with erythematous, annular plaques, and papules on the dorsal hands and arms
A 50-year-old has had erythematous, annular plaques, and papules on her hands and arms for years.
Commentary
Age competency exams for physicians – yes or no?
Almost one-third of licensed doctors in the United States were 60 years of age or older, according to a survey conducted in 2020.
Commentary
Insights From the 2020-2021 Dermatology Residency Match
Although there have been numerous changes to the dermatology interview process due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the overall fill rate for...