RSS12-2009 (December 2009)

Hormonal Treatment of Acne in Women

| December 14, 2009 | 0 Comments

Tobechi L. Ebede, MD, Department of Dermatology, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York; Emily L. Arch, MD, Division of Dermatology, NorthShore University HealthSystem, Skokie, Illinois; Diane Berson, MD, Department of Dermatology, Weill-Cornell Medical Center, New York, New York Disclosure: Drs. Ebede and Arch report no relevant conflicts of interest. Dr. Berson serves as a [...]

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Patient Education Strategies in Dermatology—Part 1: Benefits and Challenges

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Matthew J. Zirwas, MD; Jessica L. Holder, BS, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio Abstract Patient education is an important aspect of patient care in dermatology. Successful education increases patient satisfaction and results in improved outcomes and adherence. This article discusses the role of patient [...]

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Patient Education Strategies in Dermatology—Part 2: Methods

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Matthew J. Zirwas, MD; Jessica L. Holder, BS, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Dermatology, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio Abstract Patient education is an important aspect of patient care in dermatology. Successful education increases patient satisfaction and results in improved outcomes and adherence. This article individually evaluates several patient-education strategies: [...]

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Avoiding the Legal “Blemish”: Medicolegal Pitfalls in Dermatology

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Brent D. Michaels, DO, JD; James Q. Del Rosso, DO, FAOCD; Saira B. Momin, DO Valley Hospital Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada

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Clinical Assessment of a Combination Lip Treatment to Restore Moisturization and Fullness

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Nathan S. Trookman, MD, Rocky Mountain Laser Center, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Ronald L. Rizer, PhD, Thomas J. Stephens & Associates, Colorado Springs, Colorado;Rosanne Ford, BA; Rahul Mehta, PhD, SkinMedica, Inc., Carlsbad, California; Vincent Gotz, MS Pharm Consultant, ProPharmaCon, LLC, San Diego, California 

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