July 2020 Issue – Practical Dermatology
Practical Dermatology is a publication dedicated to bringing you comprehensive coverage of all the latest technology, techniques, and developments in medical and cosmetic dermatology.
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Top Non-cosmetic Laser Indications Vary by Laser Type
Treatment of psoriasis, vascular lesions, and hypertrophic disorders were the most common non-cosmetic indications for dermatologic use of excimer, vascular, and ablative lasers, respectively, based…
DermWire TV: Factors Affecting Long-term Antibiotic Prescriptions for Acne; Biologics Firm Focusing on Plaque Psoriasis Makes an Important Acquisition; Practical Dermatology Launches Two New Video Series
In this episode of DermWire TV, a new analysis highlights factors affecting long-term antibiotic prescriptions for acne; a company developing plaque psoriasis biologics makes a…
Study: Pembrolizumab Shows Efficacy in Japanese Patients with Advanced Melanoma
A recent analysis of the phase 1b KEYNOTE-041 trial indicated effectiveness and tolerability of pembrolizumab in Japanese patients with advanced melanoma. Researchers conducted the study…
Deucravacitinib Improves Patient-Reported Outcomes for Psoriatic Arthritis
Deucravacitinib, a TYK-2 inhibitor, was linked with significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA), according to results from a…
Study Validates Thermal Imaging, ALT-70 Model for Distinguishing Cellulitis from Pseudocellulitis
A new diagnostic validation study in JAMA Dermatology has shed light on the potential of surface thermal imaging and the ALT-70 (asymmetry, leukocytosis, tachycardia, and…
Gene Variants May Drive Persistent Lesions in Darier Disease
Persistent lesions in patients with Darier disease were associated with second-hit variants in the ATP2A2 gene, according to data from a new case series of…
Integrated Dermatology Appoints Tushar Ramani, MD, as CEO
Integrated Dermatology has announced the appointment of Tushar Ramani, MD, as the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Dr. Ramani will be replacing Jeff Queen, who after…
Updated Coding Curbs Complex Repair Billing by Mohs Surgeons
Complex repairs billed by Mohs surgeons decreased significantly from 2019 to 2021 in the wake of new coding guidelines, according to a national Medicare analysis.…
DermWireTV: Dermatologists React to the Valisure Report; FDA Approves New Treatment for Frown Lines – Practical Dermatology
In this episode of DermWireTV, dermatologists react to the recent Valisure report that found elevated levels of benzene when studied under laboratory conditions in certain…
Probiotics Top List of Acne Supplement Ingredients – Practical Dermatology
Increased popularity in dietary supplements should prompt engagement from dermatologists, the authors said.