Commentary
The Optimized Doctor
‘We don’t want to be an inspiration’
Although acknowledgment is appreciated, the women I work alongside don’t need me to be inspired by them.
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Mercury and other risks of cosmetic skin lighteners
Skin hyperpigmentation – whether it is caused by postinflammatory hyperpigmentation from acne or trauma to the skin, melasma, autoimmune disorders...
Make the Diagnosis
A 31-year-old female presented with a burning rash on upper arms, groin, and axillae
A 31-year-old female with a 10-year history of mild scalp psoriasis presented with a worsening itchy and burning rash on upper arms, groin, and...
Managing Your Practice
Selling your practice
My previous column...
Commentary
Pharma should stop doing business in Russia, says ethicist
There can be no collusion with war criminals. There can be no denial of the inextricable link between medicine, science, and politics.
Commentary
Proper steps for physicians to follow if they find themselves under investigation
Remember that nobody in the workplace is your friend. Every word that is said, text that is sent, gesture that is made, can put you at risk.
Commentary
Patch Testing on Dupilumab: Reliable or Not?
Patch testing is important to help determine a possible allergic contactant, but there is confusion about its accuracy in patients taking...
Commentary
An Update on JAK Inhibitors in Skin Disease
In this editorial, we focus on recent trials of JAK inhibitors tested in patients with atopic dermatitis, including topical RUX, as well as oral...
Commentary
Why challenging patients can trigger resentment
Why the heck would I resent my patients? They’re the entire reason I’m there. I wouldn’t be a physician without patients to care for.
Commentary
When physicians are the plaintiffs
We naturally wish to keep our colleagues well, but at the same time realize that our clinical skills are being very closely scrutinized. What if...
Aesthetic Dermatology Update
Mandelic acid
In cosmetic use, mandelic acid is a slow acting chemical peel that can be used in all skin types, including sensitive and rosacea-prone skin, as...