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View article: Low dose oral minoxidil and the conundrum of cardiovascular complications
Low dose oral minoxidil and the conundrum of cardiovascular complications Open
In recent months, the general public has become more cognizant of the potential of oral minoxidil to promote hair growth; this was promulgated, in part, by an article published in the New York Times entitled, "An Old Medicine Grows New Hai…
View article: Health Insurance Coverage for Asymptomatic Seborrheic Keratoses Treatment
Health Insurance Coverage for Asymptomatic Seborrheic Keratoses Treatment Open
Seborrheic keratosis is one of the most common benign cutaneous neoplasms encountered in dermatology practice. However, treatment of asymptomatic seborrheic keratosis is not covered by health insurance. Patients frequently report being bot…
View article: A case of nonuremic calciphylaxis of the penis responding to sodium thiosulfate therapy
A case of nonuremic calciphylaxis of the penis responding to sodium thiosulfate therapy Open
Calciphylaxis, also known as calcific uremic arteriolopathy, is a rare but often fatal disease characterized by vascular calcification that subsequently causes thrombosis and tissue ischemia, leading to painful cutaneous ulceration and nec…
View article: Practice Efficiency in Dermatology: Enhancing Quality of Care and Physician Well-Being
Practice Efficiency in Dermatology: Enhancing Quality of Care and Physician Well-Being Open
A focus on improved efficiency can impact both patient care and physician well-being. Efficiency is one of the six domains of healthcare quality. It is also recognized as one of the three main pillars of professional fulfillment. Quality i…
View article: Total body skin exams: the role of gynecology and dermatology-a cross-sectional study
Total body skin exams: the role of gynecology and dermatology-a cross-sectional study Open
The literature demonstrates practice gaps in performance of the genital skin examination. To further elucidate and understand these practice gaps, we surveyed dermatologist and obstetrician-gynecologist (OB/GYN) attending and resident phys…
View article: Updates in the Diagnosis and Management of Linear IgA Disease: A Systematic Review
Updates in the Diagnosis and Management of Linear IgA Disease: A Systematic Review Open
Background and Objectives: Linear IgA disease (LAD) is a rare autoimmune blistering disease with linear IgA deposits along the basement membrane zone. Direct immunofluorescence remains the gold standard for diagnosis, but other diagnostic …
View article: Social Media as a Surveillance Tool for Monitoring of Isotretinoin Adverse Effects
Social Media as a Surveillance Tool for Monitoring of Isotretinoin Adverse Effects Open
Social media is an underutilized method for the surveillance of the patient perspective regarding their pharmacologic therapies. The purpose of this study was to investigate the nature of content posted on the social media platform Instagr…
View article: A survey of dermatology residents and program directors assessing the transition to dermatology residency
A survey of dermatology residents and program directors assessing the transition to dermatology residency Open
The transition from internship to residency is a critical period for trainees. This study investigated factors that influence the transition of residents from postgraduate year 1 (PGY-1) to dermatology residency. In June 2019, a program di…
View article: Skin cancer risk and tanning in pageant contestants
Skin cancer risk and tanning in pageant contestants Open
Since tanned skin may be perceived as a marker of beauty in American pageant culture, we evaluated pageant contestants regarding motivations for tanning, skin care behaviors, and possible tanning addiction. Responses were analyzed via summ…
View article: Dermatology Resident Training on Depression Screening: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Dermatology Resident Training on Depression Screening: A Cross-Sectional Survey Open
Background Many dermatologic diseases are implicated in the development of depression. Currently, there is no literature addressing the extent of dermatology residency training on depression screening. Objective Our study aimed to determin…
View article: Does it match? Analyzing self-reported online dermatology match data to Charting Outcomes in the Match
Does it match? Analyzing self-reported online dermatology match data to Charting Outcomes in the Match Open
Dermatology is arguably the most competitive residency (81.6% match rate for United States allopathic seniors) with significantly more applicants than available positions. To objectify this process, the National Residency Match Program (NR…
View article: What are the ethical and legal considerations when your patient refuses the standard of care?
What are the ethical and legal considerations when your patient refuses the standard of care? Open
In medical practice, physicians are sometimes faced with patients who reject the gold-standard treatment for a condition. In this hypothetical clinical scenario, we present the case of a patient who refuses Mohs micrographic surgery for ma…
View article: Utilization of voriconazole drug monitoring in the treatment of cutaneous Scedosporium apiospermum infection
Utilization of voriconazole drug monitoring in the treatment of cutaneous Scedosporium apiospermum infection Open
We report the use of voriconazole troughs to achieve appropriate therapeutic levels in treatment of a cutaneous Scedosporium apiospermum infection. Following heart transplantation, a 63-year-old immunocompromised patient presented with pos…
View article: Widespread hyperpigmented rash present for 1 year
Widespread hyperpigmented rash present for 1 year Open
A 59-year-old woman with type II diabetes mellitus and obesity presented to the clinic for evaluation of a hyperpigmented rash located in her axillae, groin, buttock, umbilicus, and inframammary region (Fig 1, Fig 2, Fig 3, Fig 4, Fig 5, F…
View article: PD54-07 VULVAR LICHEN SCLEROSUS IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINICS: TREATMENT COMPLIANCE AND SEXUAL FUNCTION
PD54-07 VULVAR LICHEN SCLEROSUS IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINICS: TREATMENT COMPLIANCE AND SEXUAL FUNCTION Open
You have accessJournal of UrologySexual Function/Dysfunction: Female1 Apr 2018PD54-07 VULVAR LICHEN SCLEROSUS IN MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINICS: TREATMENT COMPLIANCE AND SEXUAL FUNCTION Jaden Kohn, Trissa McClatchey, Warren Chan, Cynthia Liang,…