Practical Pearls
Practical Pearls
Clinical Pearl: Increasing Utility of Isopropyl Alcohol for Cutaneous Dyschromia
Alcohol can be used as a diagnostic aid for patients with dyschromia commonly seen in terra firma-forme dermatosis, confluent and reticulate...
Practical Pearls
Patch Testing: Working With Patients to Find a Relevant Allergen
The cause of ongoing dermatitis may be identified through patch testing. Finding a relevant allergen can help dermatologists offer treatments....
Practical Pearls
Clinical Pearl: The Squeeze Maneuver
Plantar warts can be distinguished from calluses using the squeeze maneuver, a quick and easy method to diagnose plantar warts. This technique...
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Judicious Use of Antibiotics in Dermatology
In the millennia before the advent of antibiotic therapy, the leading cause of human mortality was infectious disease.
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Addressing Patient Concerns on Biologics for Psoriasis
Systemic therapies may be considered in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis or in those who are not responsive to or are unable to use...
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Dermal Fillers for Aesthetic Rejuvenation
Procedures for aesthetic rejuvenation are increasingly popular among cosmetic patients. Dermal fillers can be used to treat wrinkles, correct...
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Creating an Action Plan for Eczema Patients
In the United States, almost one-quarter of the population may have eczema. Good skin care is the backbone of therapeutic intervention in these...
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Managing Patients With Alopecia
Alopecia can be a challenge for the physician. Patients often are anxious and visits can be long and frustrating if the physician is not adept at...
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Spironolactone for Adult Female Acne
Many cases of acne are hormonal in nature, meaning that they occur in adolescent girls and women and are aggravated by hormonal fluctuations such...
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Individualizing Care for Melanoma Patients
Melanoma is unpredictable, making patient visits and communications complicated. Following the initial diagnosis, individualized patient care is...
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Treating Psoriasis in Pregnant Women
Pregnant patients can experience improved severity of their psoriasis or worsening disease. Treating psoriasis during pregnancy requires special...