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Laser Safety: The Need for Protocols
This article discusses the 4 regulatory entities for laser safety in the United States, laser principles in general, ocular hazards, laser-...
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Variations in Preference for Topical Vehicles Among Demographic Groups
Patient satisfaction and outcomes can be optimized by identifying preferences for topical vehicles by age, gender, and ethnicity. This study...
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Tolerability of Tretinoin Lotion 0.05% for Moderate to Severe Acne Vulgaris: A Post Hoc Analysis in a Black Population
Tretinoin lotion 0.05% is effective in treating both inflammatory and noninflammatory lesions in black patients with acne and reducing...
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Topical Clobetasol Propionate Treatment and Cutaneous Adverse Effects in Patients With Early-Stage Mycosis Fungoides: An Observational Study
In this observational study, we aimed to evaluate the risk for skin adverse events of clobetasol propionate cream 0.05% in patients with early-...
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Multiethnic Training in Residency: A Survey of Dermatology Residents
Future dermatologists must be knowledgeable about dermatologic conditions presenting in patients of various ethnic backgrounds. A 10-question...
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Analysis of Education on Nail Conditions at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meetings
Diagnosis and treatment of nail conditions are necessary competencies for board-certified dermatologists, but appropriate education often is...
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Facial Malignancies in Patients Referred for Mohs Micrographic Surgery: A Retrospective Review of the Impact of Hair Growth on Tumor and Defect Size
Patients and dermatologists should maintain a high index of suspicion for any concerning lesion contained within skin underlying facial hair to...
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Patient Questionnaire to Reduce Anxiety Prior to Full-Body Skin Examination
A thorough full-body skin examination is an integral component of a dermatologic encounter. Despite the benefits, many patients...
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CO2 Laser Ablative Fractional Resurfacing Photodynamic Therapy for Actinic Keratosis and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer: A Randomized Split-Side Study
Aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a preferred method for treatment of multiple actinic keratoses in broad skin areas (referred to...
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Group Clinic for Chemoprevention of Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Pilot Study
Dermatologists should consider utilizing the shared medical appointment model for their patients being treated with 5-fluorouracil (5-FU), as...
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Is There an Association Between Hidradenitis Suppurativa and Fibromyalgia?
Although fibromyalgia does not occur more frequently in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) patients, it is important to recognize that HS patients can...