Male vs. Female: The Aesthetic Consultation
592059205920Aesthetic DermAesthetic derm experts Dr. Terrence Keaney and Dr. Deirdre Hooper share pearls on addressing the unique needs of male and female cosmetic patients. The Male Aesthetic Consultation Male cosmetic patients should be evaluated differently: both anatomy and behavioral differences set male and female patients apart. [caption id="attachment_5981" align="alignright" width="195"] "11" patter …
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Ask a Mentor: On Managing Advanced Cutaneous Malignancy and High-Risk Skin Cancers in Immunocompromised Patients
591159115911Dr. Vishal A. PatelWe are excited to announce our Next Steps mentor for the month of February: Dr. Vishal Patel. In this monthly Ask a Mentor segment, we identify an accomplished mentor in the field of Dermatology to answer your questions about career development and their unique areas of expertise. If you have questions about advanced cutaneous malignancy management, specifically high-risk squamous cell carcinom …
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Using Google to Trend Patient Interest in Botulinum Toxin and Hyaluronic Acid Fillers
589058905890google searchGoogle Search is an important tool for patients researching skin care treatments and looking for dermatologists.  Data from the 3 billion daily Google searches1 can be used to trend epidemiological patterns within populations using Google Trends (https://trends.google.com/trends; Alphabet Inc.), which reports search volume as relative to the total number of queries performed within a specific per …
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Pediatric Dermatology – Friday Pop Quiz 2/1
586158615861 You are called to the neonatal intensive care unit for evaluation of a newborn with congenital absence of skin on the lower extremities as illustrated in the figure. The most likely associated defect is: A.) Collagen IV B.) Collagen VII C.) BPAG1 D.) BPAG2 E.) Alpha-6-beta-4-integrin To find out the correct answer and read the explanation, click here. Test your knowledge at Derm In-Re …
Patient Buzz: The Truth About Gel Nails – The Expert Weighs In
587958795879Gel NailsGel manicures are noted for their longevity, making them especially popular with brides looking for a manicure that will remain chip-free through the honeymoon. The magazine Brides wrote an article recently raising concerns about the safety of gel nails and the UV light used in the drying and curing process. How should you respond if a patient mentions gel nails? For an expert opinion, I c …
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